Depersonalization is a dissociative disorder, causing alteration in the perception or experience of the self and a detachment from reality. This is a fascinating and clinically relevant phenomenon neglected within psychiatry. Far from being a rare condition, it can be as prevalent as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and frequently occurs in association with other neuropsychiatric conditions. This book is a review of depersonalization, dealing with the subject from a wide range of perspectives and covering historical, conceptual, clinical, trans-cultural, pharmacological and neurobiological factors. It discusses recent neuroimaging studies providing fresh insights into the condition and opening up new opportunities to manage the symptoms with pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions. It will be relevant to psychiatrists and clinical psychologists, as well as primary care practitioners, neurologists and psychiatric nurses.

Review of the hardback:'… concise and comprehensive …'

Source: Mental Health Today

Review of the hardback:'Mauricio Sierra's wonderfully concise and rounded new book is a very welcome addition to this new literature … In eleven chapters, all very engaging to read … a 'must read' for professionals at all levels of training who want and need to better understand chronic depersonalization in its own right.'

Source: Psychological Medicine

Review of the hardback:'… contains much to interest and educate all who contend with the condition, whether as patient or therapist.'

Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry