There are a number of books recently published on assessment scales for depression and anxiety. However, these books are generally more detailed than clinicians require, are specific to one or other condition, or involve specialty populations such as children or geriatrics. To meet the needs of clinicians treating patients with depressive and anxiety disorders, this volume aims to bring together empirically validated assessment scales. In a concise and user-friendly format, Assessment Scales in Depression and Anxiety illustrates the assessment scales used in clinical trials and research studies; shows how to select an assessment scale and to decide which scale to use for a particular clinical situation; and provides sample assessment scales for clinicians to use in their practice.
However, these books are generally more detailed than clinicians require, are specific to one or other condition, or involve specialty populations (children, geriatrics).
Assessment Scales in Depression, Mania and Anxiety
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Timely and comprehensive, this is the first book to offer synthesis and analysis of the current state of research and practice in early identification of perinatal mental health difficulties while also sketching out future screening ...
a Pearson correlation coefficient. The use of Pearson correlations to indicate inter-rater agreement or retest reliability was common in the past, but such practice has passed from favor because it can seriously exaggerate the ...
It should be emphasised that self-assessment scales are only valid for screening purposes; definitive diagnosis must rest on the process of clinical examination. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to support an elderly disabled person.
Mini-compendium of Rating Scales for States of Anxiety, Depression, Mania, Schizophrenia with Corresponding DSM-III Syndromes
This book is intended to guide clinicians and researchers in choosing practical tools relevant for clinical assessment, intervention, and/or research in this area.