Suicide is one of the most personal yet one of the most complex acts anyone can perform and it continues to be a major global public health problem with an estimated 800,000 deaths annually.
Even those clinicians who have a special expertise in the treatment of eating disorders frequently find themselves in despair after trying unsuccessfully to persuade a seriously ill patient to accept treatment.
Compact, authoritative guidance to effective assessment and treatment of the most common psychological difficulties in children and adolescents - phobia and anxiety disordersThis authoritative but compact text addresses the psychopathology, assessment, and treatment of the anxiety disorders and phobias in childhood and adolescence.
Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine.
A highly practical book for all mental health professionals wanting to know how to apply positive psychiatry in their daily workPositive psychiatry is the science and practice of psychiatry and clinical psychology that seeks to understand and promote wellbeing among people who have or are at high risk of developing mental health problems.
Clear and compact guidance on integrating mindfulness into practiceThis clear and concise book provides practical, evidence-based guidance on the use of mindfulness in treatment: its mechanism of action, the disorders for which there is empirical evidence of efficacy, mindfulness practices and techniques, and how to integrate them into clinical practice.
The biological and psychological basis of pet therapy / animal-assisted therapyand what this means for practice"e;A comprehensive, scientific foundation for human-animal therapy.
A fully updated new edition of the popular text that separates the facts from the myths about drug and substance use and provides practical, evidence-based guidance on dealing with them.
Even those clinicians who have a special expertise in the treatment of eating disorders frequently find themselves in despair after trying unsuccessfully to persuade a seriously ill patient to accept treatment.
Unless forced by circumstances, people in modern societies go to great lengths todeny death, to the extent that even death of a loved one from natural causes tendsto catch us unprepared and unable to cope with its consequences.
Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine.
The carefully selected chapters in this volume provide food for thought to practitioners, researchers, students and all those who come into contact with the tragedy of suicide, with the hope of stimulating new ideas and interventions in the difficult fight against suicidal behaviours.
An innovative and highly effective brief therapy for suicidal patients - a complete treatment ManualAttempted suicide is the main risk factor for suicide.
A unique, evidence-based treatment manual for repairing parent-child relationshipsChildhood problems are often related to and worsened by the disintegration of the family structure, whether through parental separation and divorce, military service, or incarceration.
A unique and comprehensive handbook presenting the state of the art in suicide bereavement supportSuicide is not merely the act of an individual; it always has an effect on others and can even increase the risk of suicide in the bereaved.
The biological and psychological basis of pet therapy / animal-assisted therapyand what this means for practice"e;A comprehensive, scientific foundation for human-animal therapy.
An innovative and highly effective brief therapy for suicidal patients - a complete treatment ManualAttempted suicide is the main risk factor for suicide.
The new edition of this popular, evidence-based guide compiles and reviews all the latest knowledge on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood maltreatment - including neglect and physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional abuse.
Learn about the latest key applied psychological methods and techniques in aviation:- Expert guidance from academia and industry- Based on the latest research- Practice orientedMore about the bookThis collection of chapters on the latest methods and tools for applied research in aviation psychology guides the diverse range of professionals working within aviation on how to adapt flexibly to the continuously evolving requirements of the aeronautical landscape.
This manual presents an evidence-based focal psychodynamic approach for the outpatient treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa, which has been shown to produce lasting changes for patients.
The carefully selected chapters in this volume provide food for thought to practitioners, researchers, students and all those who come into contact with the tragedy of suicide, with the hope of stimulating new ideas and interventions in the difficult fight against suicidal behaviours.
A unique, evidence-based treatment manual for repairing parent-child relationshipsChildhood problems are often related to and worsened by the disintegration of the family structure, whether through parental separation and divorce, military service, or incarceration.
A compact, practical guide to diagnosis, assessment, and empirically supported treatments of depression by one of the world's leading experts - for students and busy practitioners alike.
The mental health effects of disasters and terror events can be severe, and are most effectively characterized as differing stress reactions with psychological consequences.
This compact and easy-to-read text by leading experts shows practitioners and students how to recognize the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on children and youth and to provide effective clinical interventions and school-based prevention programs.
A unique and comprehensive handbook presenting the state of the art in suicide bereavement supportSuicide is not merely the act of an individual; it always has an effect on others and can even increase the risk of suicide in the bereaved.
Language impairment in childhood and youth: presentation, diagnosis, assessment, and empirically validated treatmentAs many as half of children and adolescents presenting for mental health services have language impairments, often undiagnosed.
Many people in need of behavioral health measures or psychotherapy do not seek clinical care and are simply not being "e;reached"e; by current practices and services.
An essential guide to assessing and treating people with dementia syndromesAs the number of older adults with dementia continues to skyrocket, every health care professional needs accurate, up-todate knowledge of these conditions, their prevention, and possible treatments.
A compact, practical guide to diagnosis, assessment, and empirically supported treatments of depression by one of the world's leading experts - for students and busy practitioners alike.
This compact guide is packed with the latest knowledge on the assessment and treatment of persistent depressive disorders (PDDs) - the new DSM-5 diagnosis that amalgamates the categories dysthymic disorder (DD), chronic major depression (MDD), and DD with major depressive episode (MDE).
This book presents both a compact summary of the voluminous research on sexual violence and a practical, evidence-based "e;how-to"e; treatment guide for mental health practitioners working in clinics and institutions that treat men who are sexually coercive and violent toward others.
A new edition with the latest approaches to assessment and treatment of suicidal behaviorWith more than 800,000 deaths worldwide each year, suicide is one of the leading causes of death.
This compact and easy-to-read text by leading experts shows practitioners and students how to recognize the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on children and youth and to provide effective clinical interventions and school-based prevention programs.
A new edition with the latest approaches to assessment and treatment of suicidal behaviorWith more than 800,000 deaths worldwide each year, suicide is one of the leading causes of death.
This practice-oriented guide presents a model of personality disorders (PDs) based on the latest research showing that "e;pure"e; PDs are due to relationship disturbances.
