Psychiatric Dilemma Of Adolescence
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This volume was first published in 1967 with an initial reissue in 1984. It is addressed to students of adolescent psychopathology in general and to students of the borderline and narcissistic personality disorders in particular. It was the first systematic research to challenge and place in perspective the then prevalent "adolescent turmoil" theory: the growth process of adolescence was producing symptoms which would subside as the patient grew older. This view had led to a tendency to deny the seriousness of psychopathology and, therefore, to postpone necessary treatment.
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The reading was excellant (never came across it before) and as to the content, the substance is like digging up old valuables which should be already among us peers. The detail is just where it's wanted and explains itself through one colour, no confusion style. The theme is very real, as it is, and my human touch was with the Psychiatrists who conduct interviews and profile cases. It was a very meticulous project. The...
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