Treating Chronic and Severe Mental Disorders: A Handbook of Empirically Supported Interventions

Treating Chronic and Severe Mental Disorders: A Handbook of Empirically Supported Interventions
ISBN-10
1593850980
ISBN-13
9781593850982
Category
Psychology
Pages
430
Language
English
Published
2004-07-26
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
Stefan G. Hofmann, Martha C. Tompson

Description

While recent developments in psychopharmacology have been widely disseminated, equally important advances in psychological strategies for severe mental health problems have received less attention. Filling a crucial gap in the literature, this volume brings together leading clinical scientists to present evidence-based approaches for treating schizophrenia, mood disorders, substance use problems, and severe personality disorders. Cutting-edge modalities presented include behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies, dynamic therapies, interpersonal therapies, couple and family treatments, motivational interviewing, and more. Throughout, step-by-step clinical guidelines are accompanied by illustrative case examples and patient-therapist dialogues. Particular attention is given to strategies for integrating psychological and pharmacological interventions, as well as to gender and cultural issues in treatment.

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