Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness
As we know, most patients with psychotic disorders have symptoms and poor social functioning that more or less remain despite medication. More and more evidence-based investigations have demonstrated the efficacy of CBT. Worldwide, important clinical guidelines for psychotic disorders recommend that patients with these disorders receive CBT. Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness will promote the utility of CBT for severe mental disorders in clinical settings. This concise, practical book focuses on basic theory and common clinical skills of CBT and specific situations that arise in clinical practice. The rationale and operational procedures of CBT for patients are easy to understand, and are accompanied by extensive illustrations that psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other interested professionals can use to learn practical skills. --Zhanjiang Li, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University<br /><br />The leading experts in the field of cognitive-behavior therapy of psychosis, bipolar disorders, and treatment-resistant depression show us in an outstanding fashion how to treat severe mental disorders using CBT. The book is filled with lively clinical vignettes, learning exercises, practical tips for clinicians, and helpful handouts for clients. These useful aids together with a DVD of excellent video illustrations make this book required reading for any clinician dealing with severe mental disorders. --Roger Hagen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway<br /><br />This book, with its video illustrations, is filled with clinical wisdom that is based on a clear conceptualization of the treatment processes and methods. Easy to follow, engaging, and clearly written, this work is a must read and must view for therapists treating patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant depression. --A. John Rush, M.D., Vice Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Sciences, Rosewood Corporation Chair in Biomedical ScienceThe leading experts in the field of cognitive-behavior therapy of psychosis, bipolar disorders, and treatment-resistant depression show us in an outstanding fashion how to treat severe mental disorders using CBT. The book is filled with lively clinical vignettes, learning exercises, practical tips for clinicians, and helpful handouts for clients. These useful aids together with a DVD of excellent video illustrations make this book required reading for any clinician dealing with severe mental disorders. --Roger Hagen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NorwayAs we know, most patients with psychotic disorders have symptoms and poor social functioning that more or less remain despite medication. More and more evidence-based investigations have demonstrated the efficacy of CBT. Worldwide, important clinical guidelines for psychotic disorders recommend that patients with these disorders receive CBT. Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness will promote the utility of CBT for severe mental disorders in clinical settings. This concise, practical book focuses on basic theory and common clinical skills of CBT and specific situations that arise in clinical practice. The rationale and operational procedures of CBT for patients are easy to understand, and are accompanied by extensive illustrations that psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other interested professionals can use to learn practical skills. --Zhanjiang Li, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University