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Disappointed
I was disappointed to see Integrated Behavior Couples Therapy included in the book. Barlow admits there isn't much supporting evidence for this treatment. It may work great, but at this point can't be refered to as an evidence based treatment. My thought is a clinical handbook should include only those treatements which are EBT; meaning multiple studies and results validated and confirmed by neutral researchers.

Useful, but...
I'm a licensed mental health clinician. I've used the previous edition of this text and have reviewed the current one. While it is very informative regarding cognitive behavioral treatments, there is a serious deficiency. Some of these 'manualized' treatments utilize patient handouts as a core tool of the work. These are not included in the text. For example, Miklowitz and the Bipolar chapter. If I purchase a text like this, I don't want to have to purchase even more books to get the tools, or engage in extensive scavenging to find them, or spend the time creating my own. That defeats the purpose of my purchase. Perhaps the necessity of having to additionally purchase the published books of all these chapter writers is a goal of the editors and authors, but it is not my goal and won't happen. It inclines me to return to journal articles (which is perhaps best anyway) based on the needs of my caseload, because tools, patient surveys, handouts, are usually included. Call to the authors and editors: Do you want your work to inform clinical practice or not? If so, please make your work fully and genuinely usable for the clinician's office. Thank you.

RMB
I am currently using this book in a CBT class.A great book and one of the best, after having purchased other treatment manuals as it is very useful and practical.Highly recommended as part of a student or practioner's reference library.It has good analysis and treatment recommendations, recommended assessments for each disorder, and case vignettes. I believe it should also be required reading in all abnormal psych/clinical practicum classes.

A must have if you're a therapist
This is an excellent reference handbook of the latest EBPs - I particularly like the two Unified Protocols that can be adapted to mixed emotional disorders since many patients suffer from more than one diagnosis.
Although this text isn't for absolute beginners, a novice therapist would be remiss in not having this text in his/her "tool box". It reviews current studies, literature - and then gives you step by step instructions for strategies. It doesn't, however, discuss the therapeutic relationship - so you have to be familiar with what needs to be done there, buy a different text or seek clinical supervision.
I'm a clinical social worker who is in private practice - I strongly recommend that other social workers purchase this if they want to have a competent practice.

an essential
Some times it's hard to find a good manual to both understand psychopatology and have updated information about the best ways to treat them. This book is, then, a must-have in every psychologist library. ... Read more

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Individuals who suffer from chronic mental disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, often experience cognitive deficits. For example, they may have difficulty with attention, memory, processing speed, abstract reasoning, and problem solving, among others. Cognitive remediation is an evidence-based behavioral treatment for people who are experiencing cognitive impairments that interfere with daily functioning.

This volume contains all the information you need to set up a cognitive remediation program or "Learning Center" where clients can strengthen their cognitive skills. The program described is a group-based treatment that provides highly individualized learning, by allowing group members to work at their own pace on cognitive tasks carefully chosen to be both engaging and remedial. The goals of the Neuropsychological and Educational Approach to Cognitive Remediation (NEAR) are to provide a positive learning experience to each and every client, to promote independent learning, and to promote optimal cognitive functioning in daily life. Clients come to the Learning Center for 60 - 90 minute sessions at least twice a week. Sessions are structured to enhance motivation and learning through a set of instructional techniques that are carefully implemented as outlined in this manual.

Guidelines for effectively administering therapy and running a successful program as a cognitive remediation specialist are set forth in the chapters of this book. You will learn how to choose appropriate software, recruit clients, perform intakes and assessments, and create treatment plans. Strategies for dealing with difficult clinical situations are also provided. This guide comes complete with all the tools necessary for facilitating treatment, including program evaluation forms and client handouts. Remediation (NEAR) Model is an evidence-based approach to cognitive remediation that utilizes a set of carefully crafted instructional techniques that reflect an understanding of how people learn best. This therapist guide provides a step-by-step instruction on how to implement NEAR techniques with patients to improve their cognitive functioning and quality of life. ... Read more

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Highly Recommended
The manual is well-written: clear, concise, and full of helpful clinical examples. It has been invaluable in helping us to create our own cognitive remediation program at our psychiatric hospital. ... Read more

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This title presents the human experience of psychological disorders. In Richard Halgin and Susan Krauss Whitbourne's "Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders", students are shown the human side of Abnormal Psychology. Through the widespread use of current and highly relevant clinical case studies, the biographies and first-person quotations in the "Real Stories" feature, and the unique case media program 'Faces Interactive Online', students are presented with real-life portrayals of the disorders featured in the text. The new sixth edition includes updated research coverage and increased pedagogy, designed to maximize student comprehension. The text maintains the integrative approach to treatment using the bio-psycho-social model, the lifespan approach, and the succinct coverage that have been the foundations of the text's success. ... Read more

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ABSOLUTELY AWFUL
it's been a month since I ordered the book, it was supposed to be here three days ago, and he hasn't even shipped it. by far the worst experience i've ever had on amazon. Don't even bother ordering from this guy, you'll never get it.

Abnormal Psychology
Everything the seller had said about the book was true.The book was shiped before the date that it was to be here.So I have no issues with the product or the seller.It has been a good experience with buying a book this way.

Great Book and Timely sent
The order was correct and in great shape.I appreciated the timely shipping and would highly recommend this seller.

Excellent Textbook
This edition was well done.Extra helps and case studies add depth to lectures.All Psych students could benefit from having this text in their collection.

Very Well Done
As any undergraduate student probably knows, most college courses require a textbook; many of which are so painfully long and monotonous that it's really hard to stay focused on the material being read.'Abnormal Psychology,' on the other hand, was a pleasure to read.Halgin and Whitbourne have presented this subject in a style that's informative, yet clear and concise, and above all...interesting.Included are case studies that accompany each chapter, providing helpful examples of the psychological disorders being addressed (e.g., personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, etc.), along with video clips in the cd-rom.In addition, the writing style itself makes for a smooth read.This book is definitely recommended for understanding abnormal psychology (and if you're a student I'd suggest the workbook too). ... Read more

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Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this classic text provides detailed, practical guidelines for treating the most commonly encountered adult disorders. The latest advances in evidence-based practice are reflected in chapters from an expert array of scientist/n-/practitioners. The third edition features new chapters on bipolar disorder, cocaine dependence, and interpersonal psychotherapy for depression, as well as broader coverage of alcohol use disorders and sexual dysfunction. Each chapter summarizes current knowledge about the clinical presentation, etiology, and diagnosis of the disorder at hand; reviews the models or theories that guide intervention; and describes typical treatment settings. Authors then delineate step-by-step protocols for assessment and treatment, illustrated with therapeutic transcripts and vignettes. Also provided are available data on clinical predictors of treatment outcomes. An essential text for students and trainees in psychology, psychiatry, and other mental health fields, this is also an invaluable resource for clinicians.
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An empirically supported survey of disorders & How to work with People who have them.
This text offers an overview of various cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques for a variety of psychological disorders.Relevant research and case studies are included.Etiological models, trouble shooting and therapy rationale are discussed.I enjoyed this book and found it very helpful.

A great companion for the DSM-IV-RV
It is a great book. I t is easy to read and user friendly. I am a new graduate student and I wish all my books were as straight foward and easy to understand as the Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders.

fast, ontime, and new as promised
it was new as promised and delivered sooner than expected... this person is honest and does good business

Evidence needs reinforcement.
The science moves slowly. Unfourtunately, some chapters are based in weak evidence.

Although pricey, comprehensive and worth the money.
I am currently using this book as a supplemental text for a course in Psychopathology I am taking at Cleveland State University.

The explanations of the various disorders are sometimes dense for the beginning graduate student, yet there is much to learn as each chapter not only discusses the etiology, but also various treatment approaches for each illness.

Would I recommend this book? Depends on what kind of student you are. If you are the type who is interested in learning only what is necessary to get through a course, this book will bore you. But if you are looking for a resource that will take you deeper, and be useful to you long after you leave grad school, then I would invest the money. Having a well-stocked professional library is essential to good practice. This book should be on that is on your shelf. ... Read more

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has established itself as one of the most effective therapies for treating a wide range of behavioral problems. However, research and treatment in this field typically adopts a DSM driven 'disorder-focused' approach-researchers and clinicians target a specific disorder, try to understand its aetiology and maintenance, and try to develop more effective strategies to treat the disorder. This book proposes a bold and original approach to understanding these disorders, one that focuses on what they have in common. Instead of examining in isolation, for example, obsessive compulsive disorders, insomnia, schizophrenia, it asks-what do patients with these disorders have in common? It takes each cognitive and behavioral process-attention, memory, reasoning, thought, behavior, and examines whether it is a transdiagnostic process-i.e., serves to maintain a broad range of psychological disorders. Having shown how these disorders share several important processes, it then describes the practical implications of such an approach to diagnosis and treatment. Importantly it explores why the different psychological disorders can present so differently, despite being maintained by the same cognitive and behavioral processes. This book will give clinicians and researchers a valuable new theoretical base for assessing and treating psychological disorders. ... Read more

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Anxiety-based disorders are among the most common mental health problems experienced in the population today. Worry is a prominent feature of most anxiety-based disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Written by international experts, Worry and its Psychological Disorders offers an up-to-date and complete overview of worry in a single volume. Divided into four sections, the book explores the nature of worry, the assessment of worry, contemporary theories of chronic and pathological worry, and the most recently developed treatment methods. It includes in-depth reviews of new assessment instruments and covers treatment methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy. Useful case studies are also included.

This important volume provides an invaluable resource for clinical practitioners and researchers. It will also be of relevance to those studying clinical or abnormal psychology at advanced level. ... Read more

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Understand and direct your parishioners who suffer with mental health difficulties!

Here is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference for pastors, priests, and non-Christian religious leaders who need assistance in recognizing psychiatric disorders and getting parishioners the help they need. The Pastor's Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments is designed to prepare practicing clergy to respond to the mental health needs of their flock. Pastors with no training in counseling as well as those with graduate degrees in the field will find this a valuable and often-referenced guidebook.

Containing concise descriptions of the most common mental health treatments and resources, The Pastor's Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments provides you with key indicators for recognizing troubled parishioners and clergy, and recommendations for you on how to direct those affected. In addition to a comprehensive list of resources, The Pastor's Guide provides a strategy for selecting the right professionals to work with your parishioners. Each chapter is carefully organized around clinical examples, salient features, key indicators and recommendations for pastoral response.

The Pastor's Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments summarizes the major psychiatric disorders, including:

• mood disorders
• anxiety disorders
• personality disorders
• disorders of childhood

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Excellent resource
I intend to used this book as a resource in my classroom for graduate students who are seminarians.It could be used by anyone who is interested in the topic. ... Read more

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This comprehensive reference and text provides detailed guidelines for conducting multimodal assessments of individuals suffering from frequently encountered psychological disorders. The contributors, leading scientist-practitioners, address the growing need for assessment approaches that are brief, easy to implement, and psychometrically sound. A wide range of tools and techniques are considered, including structured and semi-structured interviews, self-report measures, psychophysiological measures, observational techniques, and more. Of crucial importance, the book also demonstrates how assessment results can effectively be used in planning evidence-based interventions and monitoring the outcome of treatment. Providing essential knowledge to guide clinical decision making, this volume is an ideal companion for psychologists, psychiatrists, and other practitioners in today's demanding health care environment. An important reference for clinical researchers, it will serve as a text in graduate-level courses.
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Helpful
Great reference and guide for choosing the best assessment measures and for creating treatment plans for psychological disorders. The book is well researched and comprehensive of most Axis One disorders. It provides all the stats and measures that a person could ever want to know.

Great resource for busy therapists with little time to read
Time is a big issue for all therapists. Going through piles of books in search of a specific answer for a specific treatment for a specific condition can be painful and time consuming. This is where I feel this book does really well. Written by 2 leading psychologists in treating mental disorders (especially anxiety) it delivers practical and straight forward treatment plans in minimal time. Not only does it give step by step instructions for a particular psychological disorder, but it also warns therapists against potential pitfalls in treatment and how to help prevent them occurring. What's better is you don't have to read the book from cover to cover to become very knowledgable on a specific condition. Because it is set out according to each psychological condition as illustrated in the DSM IV, you just turn to the area you want to know about and save time. Be warned, this is a professional book and not for the everyday reader. If you are a professional therapist, then this is a must have to be included in your library.
Anthony Gunn
Psychologist and author of Fear Is Power: Turn Your Fears Into Success

Excellent
This is an excellent resource of information that has lead me to other sources.It was well worth my purchase.It is written in a language that only professionals may understand, but that was the intention.Thank you. ... Read more

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Psychological symptoms are not always best explainedpsychologically!This volume is designed to help cliniciansassess medical conditions which are "masquerading aspsychological ones.The author provides essential clues to ourunderstanding of organic disease and shows us how to look forthese clues during the clinical interview process.Commonclinical pitfalls, simple assessment tests, and over 100 casestudies are included.An annotated bibliography to this practicalguide make this an essential resource for mental healthpractitioners.New to this edition- obsessive / compulsivedisorders; the "love delusion"; postictal psychosis; an update onAIDS dementia complex; addition of atypical neuroleptics; SSRI'sand newer general medications; an alternative medicine section;multiple sclerosis; ADHD; Lyme's disease; and an updatedbibliography and references. ... Read more

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Excellent in teaching graduate psychology students
"Distinguishing Psychological from Organic Disorders: Screening forPsychological Masquerade" is an excellent orientation and foundationfor the beginner, and the proficient in the field of psychology andcounseling. It is a direct and straight forward review of medical disordersthat pass for psychiatric illnesses.I have used the book since it firstcame out in teaching graduate students in a Masters Program, as well as, ina Doctoral Program. Students find it easy to read and more important easierto understand and apply to case formulations and to case dispositions. Ihave recommended this textbook to many other faculty members for both theirown background fund of information, as well as, for their use in teaching.Libraries, at several schools have ordered the book based on myrecommendation. Robert Taylor has kept the book up-to-date and practicalthrough several editions including when it was first released as "Mindor Body: Distinguishing psychologic from organic" back in 1982.

Ihave also given it to clients to read relevant chapters in order to betterunderstand themselves or their relatives and family members. Many haveenjoyed it enough, that they have purchased the book for themselves.

I ama Psychologist, a member of the National Registry of Health Care Providersin Psychology, and have been working in this field since 1972 and I havebeen a faculty member for the last fourteen years and this is one of thebest books in the area of teaching psychodiagnosis that I have used toteach this material. It has been consistently rated the highest scores bystudents who have taken my classes, they only wish the other texts that Iuse would be as easy to digest and apply -they say that it "...setstheir expectations high for the other texts..." ... Read more

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The author of "DSM-IV Made Easy" shows that inexplicable, intractable, or sudden mental health problems (as well as somatic complaints) may be masking serious medical disorders, and helps clinicians recognize when a medical referral is advisable Pub: 8/97. ... Read more

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just as they said!
The book came quickly and in good shape. I appreciated the honesty of the seller about the condition of the book.

Great reference
This is a great resource for clinicians.Differentiating between medical and psychological disorders is critical in the practice of health care, as they obviously require quite different modes of treatment.Dr. Morrison has formatted his book in a very easy-to-follow style, where each chapter describes a particular medical problem as well as a discussion of the psychological effects that this given medical disorder can produce.This book is a must-have for those practitioners not specifically trained in medicine in order to avoid making the mistake of overlooking a medical condition in diagnosis.

I recommend this book to every health care provider. ... Read more

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Readers with little background in neuroscience and physiology may findthemselves at a loss trying to navigate between the knowns and theunknowns when it comes to understanding the intricacies of the brain.Brain Science andPsychological Disorders demystifies the field of neuroscience, offering a brisk, digestiblenarrative of how malfunctioning neurons andneurochemicals can result in psychologicaldisorders. In doing so, Kraly explains the roles of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in helpingto repair various mental health problems,including depression and mania, anxiety,substance abuse, bulimia and anorexia, ADHD, and schizophrenia. ... Read more

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Bad writing style and confusing presentation of the material
This book left me reeling after every sentence. It is wave upon wave of muddled writing and it never ceases. Every sentence is a puzzle in and of itself. Ironically, this book is meant to enlighten the reader on the brain and various (supposedly) basic functions. Instead, it left me scratching my head and having to read each sentence numerous times in order to retrieve what information F. Scott Kraly may be hiding beneath his dry and scientific writing style.

A survey of the advantages and disadvantages of drug vs. talk therapies in light of neurological realities
F. Scott Kraly's Brain Science And Psychological Disorders: Therapy, Psychotropic Drugs, And The Brain explains how brain chemistry affects behavior, explaining the complex possibilities of neurobiology and drug therapies to explore what happens in the brain of one suffering a debilitating psychological disorder. While it all sounds like readers would need a degree to understand the basics, the beauty of Brain Science And Psychological Disorders is that no advanced knowledge is needed, allowing general- interest audiences a survey of the advantages and disadvantages of drug vs. talk therapies in light of neurological realities.
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Naval Medical Clinic, Annapolis, MD. Explores the best ways to integrate pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy in the treatment of a number of mental disorders. Examines the combined treatment for a specific disorder and addresses the social and ethical ramifications of prescriptive authority for psychologists. DNLM: Mental Disorders--therapy. ... Read more

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA. Text compares and contrasts various models of, and approaches to, anxiety disorders. Contains a useful table succinctly summarizing the tenets of the approaches presented. Each contributor reviews and analyzes the same case. ... Read more

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Great book for therapists
As a psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, I found this book very helpful. It is an accademic text and aimed at professionals instead of the general public. With that said, it is very easy to read and gives great advice and information. The one area I found really interesting and helpful was the authors have compared many different treatment modalities for anxiety to see which is the most effective. These treatments range from CBT, EMDR, Personal construct theory, etc. This easy to read book is a must for any therapist treating clients suffering from anxiety. It's also fascinating from a researchers point of view.

Anthony Gunn, psychologist and author of Fear Is Power: Turn Your Fears Into Success

comparative treatment of anxiety disorders
I found the book to be helpful on both a professional and personal level.I am able to utilize some recommended treatment techniques in psychotherapy with my patients.I found particularly helpful the chapter by A. Schwartz and K. Crits-Christoph. ... Read more

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This reference mirrors the organization of the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) but goes beyond a listing of diagnostic criteria, addressing what to do after the diagnosis is made. Each chapter reviews the research on each disorder, offering a critique of the DSM-IV criteria and then provides assessment strategies and treatment recomendation from experts in both clinical psychology and psychiatry. ... Read more

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A Comprehensive Introduction to the Speciality
Having been lucky enough to work with a wide range of ages in my nursing practice, I see the value of this book in delineating the very particular nature of dealing with childhood-specific presentations of psychological phenomenon.This book brought me up to speed on this matter when I switched from geropsychiatric and adult psychiatric care to pediatric psych. This book gave me the resources to understand many of the complications seen with the pediatric population and made the transition from adult to child practice much easier.

An excellent, research-based resource.
In studying psychopathology I have come to appreciate that there is a world of difference between how an adult presents, and how a child presents. I firmly believe that counselor training programs should focus on child psychopathology in addition to studying general psychopathology, and this book should be used as the primary text.

This book goes a long way in illuminating the differences in children's mental health issues. Child psychology is in another universe and the practioner would do well to consult this comprehensive resource that contains articles by leading practioners in the field.

Comprehensive, brilliant discussion of a major social issue
Perhaps the most crucial social issue of our time is addressed in as comprehensive and skillful a manner as I have seen. Of particular value is chapter 21, "Impulse Control Disorders Not Elsewhere Classified,"wherein Steven Thurber and associate, clarify and successfully delineate along-time problem within the monumentally crucial arena of Disorders of theYoung. This specific chapter, in tandem with the overall approach of thebook, affords the reader the valuable distinction between generallyaccepted mythical and unsubstantiated beliefs (i.e., beliefs that arealmost "Hollywood-like" portrayals and "theories" ofhuman behavior), and scientifically demonstrated and supported realities ofthe human condition. ... Read more

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The synthesis of forty years of pioneering work by the world's leading authority on the emotional aspects of eating disorders. ... Read more

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A Real and Caring Analysis and Potential Solution
This book is excellent.It's probably a classic or "the" classic (I don't know it's not my field).I read it many years ago, probably just after it was published, and I still remember most of its lessons.Anyone interested in "weight studies" should buy and read this book.

Reading a recent article on women's neurology I was astounded that the writers/scientists never once mentioned psychotherapy and the role of emotions and early childhood experiences in their literature analysis.It was as if anorexia and bulimia were genetic diseases, existing outside of culture.I know it's very hard to treat anorexia (bulimia is easier) but it is possible and Bruch outlines how to do it.

unique insight
Studies today revolve around body image and ignore the emotions and thoght processes vital to understanding eating disorders. Bruch brilliantly describes what it is to suffer from these wayward thought processes, andoffers an incredibly insightful and intimate look into the world of ananorexic. Excellent for those who are suffers and for those trying tounderstand. ... Read more