Combines comprehensive reviews of theory and research with innovative, clinically meaningful, empirically based models of each anxiety disorder. Indispensable for anyone studying anxiety or seeking to deliver effective pychological and pharmacological treatments.
Beginning with case studies of two depressed patients in long-term treatment, this book paints a compelling picture, demonstrating the value of considering the psychological dimensions of depression.
This clinical manual covers all of the major anxiety disorders, with integrated contributions from both psychopharmacologists and psychotherapists -- all in one compact work written for busy clinicians.
An interpersonal perspective on psychopathology poses questions such as: what do people want from interpersonal interactions? This book proposes that psychopathology is closely connected to interpersonal processes. In order to treat these disorders successfully, one must first understand the person's typical interpersonal interactions.
Concise Guide to Evidence-Based Psychiatry (EBP) is a must-have resource for informed decision-making in psychiatric practice today. This single, easy-to-use reference will enable practitioners to find answers to clinical questions, critically appraise articles, and apply the results of their findings to patients.
A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment for Health and Mental Health Professionals
This book reviews disorders often found to be comorbid with ADHD, including specific learning disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, anger regulation problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and tic disorders. It discusses differential diagnosis, working with children and families, managing a medication regimen, and explaining ADHD to parents.
Updates to this edition include information on clozapine in treatment of schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia, ECT, suicide risk assessment, violence risk assessment, numerous tables and an updated glossary of legal terms and new section on common terms and abbreviations in legal citations.
Aimed at patients and caregivers this volume provides clear advice on understanding and dealing with stress and difficult patient behaviors. It covers such topics as heredity's role in alcohol and drug dependency, marital troubles, psychiatric problems common among the elderly, stress management, and emotional illness versus mental illness.
Bringing together knowledge from her years of teaching and parenting, Márianna Csóti shows how parents and professionals can help children to move away from the negative thoughts and behaviour that can lead to school phobia. An in-depth case study illustrates the challenges facing children with anxiety about attending school and the implications ......
