This text by award-winning teacher and respected researcher Susan Nolen-Hoeksema integrates cutting-edge research with a compassionate view of the lives of people with mental disorders. Dr. Nolen-Hoeksema captures the excitement of new advances in knowledge and treatment of psychopathology, developing in students a true appreciation of research. She also presents the personal experiences of people with mental disorders, highlighting their suffering and courage. This text successfully presents research in a teachable way while giving a voice to those struggling with mental illness.