Selecting effective treatments : a comprehensive, systematic guide to treating mental disorders

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Selecting effective treatments : a comprehensive, systematic guide to treating mental disorders

Linda Seligman

Jossey Bass Publishers, c1998

Rev. ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-473) and indexes

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A comprehensive guide to the most effective clinical treatments "The clear linkage of complex research-based diagnoses with practical therapeutic interventions is best spelled out in this book! There is nothing better to read on this subject - a must for all professionals and students in the mental health field."- Fred Bemak, associate professor, wellness and human services, School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, The Ohio State University This thoroughly revised and updated version of the classic book, Selecting Effective Treatments presents a comprehensive, systematic, and research-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of all the major mental disorders found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. A new chapter contains current information on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

Table of Contents

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PLANNING. 1. Laying the Foundation for Effective Treatment Planning. 2. Dimensions and Effectiveness of Therapy. 3. How Therapist and Client Characteristics Affect Treatment. EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS OF ADULT MENTAL DISORDERS. 4. Situationally Precipitated Disorders. 5. Mood Disorders. 6. Anxiety Disorders. 7. Disorders of Behavior and Impulse Control. 8. Disorders Combining Physical and Psychological Factors. 9. Personality Disorders. 10. Disorders Involving Loss of Contact with Reality. 11. The Future of Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.

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