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Recent advances in psychological strategies for treating severe mental health problems are described in detail here. Evidence-based treatment models are given for disorders including schizophrenia, mood disorders, substance abuse, and personality disorders. Contributors, many of whom developed the treatments they describe, review the empirical basis for each approach, explain basic concepts and applications, and discuss techniques used to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Particular attention is given to integration of psychological and pharmacological interventions, and to gender and cultural issues. The editors teach psychology at Boston University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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, severe mood disorders, substance use problems, and severe personality disorders. Cutting-edge modalities represented include cognitive-behavioral therapies, couple and family treatments, motivational interviewing, group work, and others. Written in a highly practical style, each chapter reviews the empirical basis for the treatment at hand; explains basic concepts and applications; and provides step-by-step implementation guidelines, concrete clinical examples, and patient-therapist dialogues. Also discussed are ways to modify each approach for different populations and strategies for integrating psychological and pharmacological treatments.
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