The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology: An Evidence Based Practice Approach
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English | 2006 | ISBN: 158391854X | 1096 pages | PDF | 6.6 MB
The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology provides a reliable source of guidance on the full range of issues associated with conducting evidence based practice in adult mental health. Topics covered include
general frameworks for practice: classification and epidemiology; CBT, psychodynamic, systemic and bio-medical models; general assessment procedures
mood problems: depression, bipolar disorder and managing suicide risk
anxiety problems: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD and social phobia
physical health problems: somatoform disorders, chronic pain, adjustment to cancer, eating disorders and substance abuse
other psychological difficulties: schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, psychological problems in older adults, anger management and depersonalization disorder.
Each chapter includes useful skill building exercises, summaries of the issues covered, suggested further reading lists for both psychologists and patients, and case material.