Uncovering the link between our brains and our behavior. "What is going on in the brain of a person suffering a debilitating psychological disorder?" So begins Scott Kraly's explanation of how brain chemistry affects behavior. While we continue to learn about the complexities of neurobiology, and our "quick fix" drug therapy mentality continues to gain popularity, the brain remains a largely uncharted frontier, where questions outnumber answers. But Kraly effectively demystifies the field of neuroscience, offering a brisk, digestible narrative of how malfunctioning neurons and neurochemicals can result in psychological disorders, and, in turn, how pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy can help repair various mental health disorders. .

"A Norton professional book." Originally published as: Brain science and psychological disorders. 2006.

Treatment of behavioral and brain disorders -- How do disorders develop? -- What treatments are likely to be effective? -- Integration of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy -- Brain theories of behavioral disorders -- Fundamental principles of the brain and behavior -- Organizational aspects of the brain relevant to psychology and behavior -- Neuronal processes relevant to psychology and behavior -- Discovering the relation between brain and behavior -- Principles of pharmacology relevant to pharmacotherapy -- Dysfunctional behaviors and brain processes -- Depression and mania -- Anxiety disorders -- Substance use disorders -- Overeating -- Bulimia and anorexia -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- Schizophrenia -- Concluding perspective -- Probing a frontier.