Leading researchers provide a comprehensive overview of current best practices in the conduct of suicide research, exploring quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches in suicide-prevention research from a public health perspective.

Practice-oriented, evidence-based guidance on treating alcohol problems – one of the most widespread health problems in modern society.This volume in the series Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice provides therapists and students with practical and evidence-based guidance on the diag…

This compact, evidence-based book discusses essential aspects of the diagnosis, assessment, and interventions of Alzheimer’s disease and the syndromes of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

This compact manual by leading experts shows practitioners how to assess and treat adults with anorexia nervosa in an outpatient setting using an evidence-based approach: focal psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Leading experts review the latest findings and recommendations concerning the roots and prevention of antisocial behavior and crime The developmental perspective is becoming increasingly significant in criminology and in research on antisocial and criminal behavior. Developmental criminology can exp…

An innovative and highly effective brief therapy for suicidal patients – a complete treatment manualAttempted suicide is the main risk factor for suicide. The Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP) described in this manual is an innovative brief therapy that has proven in published cli…

The biological and psychological basis of pet therapy / animal-assisted therapy and what this means for practice"A comprehensive, scientific foundation for human-animal therapy". (Judith Solomon)In recent years, the ancient symbiosis between humans and their pets has entered a new phase, marked by t…

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in adults Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that emerges during childhood. However, it is now well recognized that ADHD frequently persists over the lifespan and well into adulthood…

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in children and adolescentsAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that can have serious consequences for academic, emotional, social, and occupational functioning. When properly identified…

For all who work with autism spectrum clients – 78 FAQs about autism, Asperger, and atypical autism answered by 66 of the world's leading experts!Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), which include autism, Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism, are puzzling, controversial, and a challenge – and the sub…

Compact, authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments for autism spectrum disorder.This addition to the Advances in Psychotherapy–Evidence-Based Practice series is a straightforward yet authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments…

Illustrated with artwork and poetry, this unique resource is an invaluable tool for future physicians and health care providers to learn the important role behavior plays in health care. Full of case examples, succinct information, plus tips and practice Q & As for the USMLE exam.

Authoritative guidance, written in a wonderfully simple and straightforward way, on helping the bereaved cope after the traumatic death of a loved oneUnless forced by circumstances, people in modern societies go to great lengths to deny death, to the extent that even death of a loved one from natura…

This book provides clear guidance about effective, evidence-based approaches to treating alcohol misuse in young adults.Heavy drinking – and its associated problems – are an integral part of many college students’ and other young adults’ lives. Though some young drinkers are able to consume alcohol …

An extensively updated new edition of the acclaimed guide to treatment of bipolar disorder, incorporating the latest research on psychosocial treatments and clear medication management guidelines.