A vital source of up-to-the-minute information from one of the most important studies in the world on suicidal behavior, this book is a must for all those concerned with suicide research and prevention, as well as epidemiology and public health policy.

This highly popular health psychology text, which is both a working reference manual for professional health psychologists and a highly regarded teaching tool, is now available in a fully revised and updated new edition. The first section looks at the foundations of good practice, including how to c…

A comprehensive treatment of statistical procedures in meta-analysis, showing why and when particular approaches work or fail.

Convincing research evidence, obtained using a ground-breaking new technique for examining the “additional heart rate” in natural settings, showing that contemporary theories about emotion, stress, and disease are no longer tenable.

The English edition of a widely discussed book that is expected to provoke similar interest and debate among an international audience.

An invaluable resource for all those concerned with suicide prevention.

This book on family assessment integrates psychodynamic and systemic perspectives in a unique way. U.S. and European authors draw from both perspectives and integrate their cultural backgrounds. In this book the family is evaluated on three levels: the individuals, the dyads and triads, and the fami…

A transdisciplinary discussion of a unique approach to self and identity.

Effective approaches to behavioral and psychosocial treatment of heart disease, presenting the best from research for clinicians, in a compact and practice-oriented book

Theory, measurement, and application of emotional intelligence, presented and critically reviewed by the world’s leading experts.

This unique book describes the difficulties and challenges of girls and women with Rett Syndrome, and proposes solutions that can help them in everyday life. Written from an educational perspective, and based on extensive practical, real-life experience, it also takes into consideration living condi…

Fascinating insights into the real life of neuroscience research and policy.

Understanding the relationship between knowledge and action is vital, because without knowledge there is often no action and because knowledge can strongly influence actions. However, there is often considerable inconsistency between knowledge and action, and the research available on this relations…

The mental health effects of disasters and terror events can be severe, and are most effectively characterized as differing stress reactions with psychological consequences. Empirical studies show that addressing these consequences requires a staged approach to care.This volume, written by leading e…

A guide for practitioners on the use of validated tests of mental development in young children.