Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders

This clinical reference and text provides assessment tools and strategies for evidence-based psychotherapy practitioners, with 50% new content and chapters on well-being, transdiagnostic assessment, eating disorders, personality disorders, and insomnia. It also covers obsessive–compulsive and related disorders and includes DSM-5 diagnostic changes, new instruments, and research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 638 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2020
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This comprehensive clinical reference and text, now revised and updated with 50% new content, serves as an essential tool for evidence-based psychotherapy practitioners. Unlike most assessment texts, the volume is organized around specific clinical problems, providing a clear framework for selecting and utilizing the most effective measures to assess clients' symptoms, generate diagnoses, plan appropriate treatments, and monitor progress. Clinician- and student-friendly features include tables comparing and contrasting relevant measures, sample forms, and case examples, making the content accessible and practical.

Every chapter addresses considerations for primary and managed care settings, ensuring that practitioners can apply the knowledge to diverse clinical settings.

New to this edition, chapters have been added on new topics such as assessment of well-being and transdiagnostic assessment. Additionally, chapters on core topics such as eating disorders, personality disorders, and insomnia have been revised and expanded to provide up-to-date information. The text has been thoroughly updated with DSM-5 diagnostic changes, new and updated instruments, current research, and increased attention to transdiagnostic concerns.

Furthermore, the coverage of obsessive–compulsive and related disorders has been expanded to include these important mental health conditions.

For those seeking a step-by-step approach to evidence-based treatments, Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Sixth Edition, edited by David H. Barlow, is a valuable companion. This edition presents evidence-based treatments in a clear and concise manner, making it an invaluable resource for practitioners seeking to enhance their clinical skills and provide effective care to their clients.

Weight: 1370g
Dimension: 186 x 263 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462543533
Edition number: 3 New edition