Thomas Szasz is renowned for his critical exploration of the literal language of psychiatry and
his rejection of officially sanctioned definitions of mental illness. His work has initiated a continuing debate in the psychiatric community whose essence is often misunderstood. ...
This revolutionary, user-friendly textbook not only guides social workers in developing competence in the DSM
system of diagnosis, it also assists them in staying attuned during client assessment to social work values and principles: a focus on client strengths, concern ...
With over 350,000 in print, the Clinician's Thesaurus is an indispensable practitioner resource and course
text. It presents thousands of standard words, phrases, clinical tips, and interview questions to help practitioners conduct thorough assessments, accurately describe nearly any clinical situation, ...
In this profound work, Vittorio Guidano expands upon his earlier seminal contributions on the application
of cognitive and developmental principles to individuals struggling with various forms of psychopathology. Here, he fully develops the idea that individuals' experience, both positive and ...
From an experienced clinician and a prominent psychotherapy researcher, this book synthesizes the evidence base
for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translates it into practical clinical guidelines. Therapists and students learn how to implement core CBT techniques, why and how they ...
This major clinical reference and text is the first volume to systematically address the entire
process of neuropsychological assessment and intervention with older adults. The expert editors and contributors detail the current state of knowledge about frequently encountered conditions ranging ...
With two new lead authors, the sixth edition of Psychiatric Diagnosis continues its thirty-five year
tradition of providing a clear, critical and well-documented overview of major psychiatric syndromes, with minimum inclusion of unwieldy theories or clinical opinions. Medical students and ...
This book offers the first comprehensive, detailed examination of Munchausen by Proxy syndrome (MBPS). Written
by leading authorities, it covers all known clinical, medical, psychological, social, and legal aspects of the disorder, including detection, dynamics, treatment, and clinical management. An ...