Selecting Effective Treatments: A Comprehensive, Systematic Guide to Treating Mental Disorders
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ISBN: 078794307X / Publisher: Jossey-Bass, July 1998
Presents diagnosis and treatment methods for all major disorders found in the DSM, synthesized from relevant current literature. Each chapter begins with an overview of the general type of disorder (e.g. mood disorders, anxiety disorders), presenting symptoms, predisposing factors, epidemiology, and other basic information, and then presents treatment options and examination of specific forms of the disorder. Case studies are also included and utilized as examples for choosing treatment modalities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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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 UniversityThis 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.
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