Main description:

Each book is both a compact how-to reference on a particular disorder, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing education. The most important feature of the books is that they are practical and reader-friendly. All have a similar structure, and each is a compact and easy-to-follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real-life. Tables, boxed clinical pearls, and marginal notes assist orientation, while checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in daily practice. The series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12). The Society is planning a system of home study continuing education courses based on the series that an individual can complete on the web.

Contents:

Content + Structure The contents of each volume are structured as follows: Description: - Terminology - Definition - Epidemiology - Course and Prognosis - Differential Diagnosis - Comorbidities - Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation Theories and Models of the Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Indications Treatment: - Methods of Treatment - Mechanisms of Action - Efficacy and Prognosis - Variations and Combinations of Methods - Problems in Carrying out the Treatments Case Vignette; Further Reading; References Appendix: Tools and Resources