Modern Psychopathologies

A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal

Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

Third Edition

by Mark A. Yarhouse, Barrett W. McRay, and Richard E. Butman

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$69.99

Length: 512 pages
Dimensions: 6 × 9 in
Published: June 23, 2026
Imprint: IVP Academic
ISBN: 9781514015964

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A Trusted Resource for Christian Mental Health Professionals, Now Updated

Navigate the complexities of mental health from a Christian worldview with Modern Psychopathologies. Written by well-known and respected scholars Mark A. Yarhouse, Barrett W. McRay, and Richard E. Butman, this classic textbook, now in its third edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the major psychopathologies identified in contemporary mental health care.

Chapters address categories of psychological problems and offer overviews of current research on etiology, treatment, and prevention. Topics covered include:

Issues related to anxiety, mood, addiction, trauma, and more
Biological and sociocultural foundations of mental illness
Insight for conducting responsible care in an imperfect system

The authors also explore methods of classifying disorders in historical pastoral care and contemporary mental health care.In addition to the biological and sociocultural foundations of mental illness, they reflect on the relation between psychopathology and the Christian understanding of sin.

What's new in the third edition:

Updatesaccording to the DSM-5-TR
New content on social and cultural influences, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more
Discussion of different classification models for personality disorders
Incorporates new insightsand references from the latest ten years of research

Modern Psychopathologies is a unique and trusted resource for Christian students, professors, and mental health professionals. Whether you are studying psychology and counseling or providing counseling services, pastoral care, or spiritual direction, this book equips you to understand, evaluate, and contribute to mental health care with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

About the Series

Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

REVIEWS

"Few volumes have served the Christian mental health community as reliably as Modern Psychopathologies, an enduring textbook and a trusted reference for practicing professionals. In this latest edition, the authors—three distinguished Christian scholars—once again offer a faithful and timely resource, carefully updated to reflect the most recent diagnostic criteria. As in previous editions, their 'Christian Appraisal' and 'Integrative Themes' sections stand out as thoughtful, wise, and helpful, ensuring this volume remains an important guide for both students and seasoned practitioners."Mark R. McMinn, professor emeritus at George Fox University

"This book is a classic for a reason. Modern Psychopathologies offers both students and practitioners a clear, comprehensive, and deeply Christian lens on mental health that will shape the field for years to come."Les Parrott, author of Healthy Me, Healthy Us

"This volume is an important and unique contribution to the diagnostic literature. In it, the authors discuss the interface between the current understandings of psychopathology within the behavioral sciences and the long tradition of pastoral care for 'troubled persons' offered by the Christian church. They show a deep respect for both traditions while pointing out both the similarities and differences in the assumptions that undergird them. This third edition brings the volume up to date, taking account of the changes in the diagnostic system brought on by the publication of the DSM-5-TR."Randolph K. Sanders, clinical psychologist, editor of Christian Counseling Ethics, and former executive director of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies

"I am grateful for the third edition of Modern Psychopathologies that takes into account changes in classification made in the DSM-5-TR. I have used both previous editions as textbooks for my graduate psychopathology and diagnosis classes, and I have always appreciated the clear writing style, organization of the topics, and in particular, the biblical/theological integration components. The additional, current references that have been added to each chapter are also welcome."Heather Davediuk Gingrich, author of Restoring the Shattered Self and Shattered No More and coauthor, with Fred C. Gringrich and Elisabeth Nesbit Wagner, of Skills for Effective Counseling

"This third edition of Modern Psychopathologies is an update based on the DSM-5-TR, with appropriate critique of it, while maintaining distinctively Christian perspectives on pastoral care, sin, and psychopathology. It continues to be a substantial contribution to integration literature and a seminal text for courses on psychopathology, abnormal psychology, diagnosis and assessment, and integration. Highly recommended!"Siang-Yang Tan, senior professor of clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective

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Preface
Part 1: Historical and Contemporary Categorization
1. Classification in Historical Pastoral Care
2. Classification in Contemporary Mental Health
3. Biological Foundations of Mental Illness
4. Sociocultural Foundations of Mental Illness
5. Sin and Psychopathology
Part 2: The Psychopathologies: Categories of Psychological Problems
6. The "Problems": An Introduction
7. Problems in Childhood and Adolescence
8. Problems of Anxiety
9. Problems of Mood
10. Problems Arising from Trauma
11. Problems in the Development of the Self
12. Problems of Sexuality and Gender
13. Problems of Psychosis
14. Problems Involving Addiction
15.Problems in Older Adulthood
16. Problems Stemming from Societal Pathology
Part 3: What Now?
17. Responsible Care in an Imperfect System
Appendix: Major Theoretical Approaches to Psychopathology
Author Index
Subject Index