A Guide to Treatments that Work

A Guide to Treatments that Work

by PeterE.Nathan (Editor), JackM.Gorman (Editor)

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This third and thoroughly updated edition of a classic text brings together once again a distinguished group of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to offer the best of evidence-based practice, taking stock of which treatments and interventions actually work, which don't, and which still remain beyond the scope of current knowledge. The new edition has been extensively revised to take account of recent drug developments and advances in psychotherapeutic interventions. Incorporating a wealth of new information, it reviews all available outcome data and clinical trials and provides detailed specification of methods and procedures to ensure effective treatment for each disorder.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 784
Edition: 3
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 05 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 0195304144
ISBN 13: 9780195304145

Media Reviews
This book belongs in every college library. It is a systematic review of various treatments currently in use for thoroughly all of the recognized mental disorders. Written by experts in the field and complete with many useful bibliographies, the volume is of considerable importance to those
interested in the field of mental health and treatment....Highly recommended. --Choice
A Guide to Treatments That Work is a mammoth effort . . . This book began as a project of an APA Division 12 task force which made the significant decision to broaden its scope to include efficacious treatments whether psychosocial or medical in type. Psychologist Peter Nathan, chair of the task
force, is joined as coeditor by Jack Gorman, a prominent biological psychiatrist, and the chapters are written by highly respected clinical researchers from both camps....This book is a boon in that regard. --Contemporary Psychology
This is one of the best, most comprehensive discussions of psychiatric disorders and treatments that I have ever encountered...this 784 page volume is simply wonderful. --Journal of Neurology, Vol. 251, 2004
The new edition has been extensively revised to take account of recent drug developments and advances in psychotherapeutic interventions. Incorporating a wealth of new information, these eminent researchers and clinicians thoroughly review all available outcome data and clinical trials and provide
detailed specification of methods and procedures to ensure effective treatment for each major DSM-IV disorder. --Adolescence


This book belongs in every college library. It is a systematic review of various treatments currently in use for thoroughly all of the recognized mental disorders. Written by experts in the field and complete with many useful bibliographies, the volume is of considerable importance to those
interested in the field of mental health and treatment....Highly recommended. --Choice
A Guide to Treatments That Work is a mammoth effort . . . This book began as a project of an APA Division 12 task force which made the significant decision to broaden its scope to include efficacious treatments whether psychosocial or medical in type. Psychologist Peter Nathan, chair of the task
force, is joined as coeditor by Jack Gorman, a prominent biological psychiatrist, and the chapters are written by highly respected clinical researchers from both camps....This book is a boon in that regard. --Contemporary Psychology
This is one of the best, most comprehensive discussions of psychiatric disorders and treatments that I have ever encountered...this 784 page volume is simply wonderful. --Journal of Neurology, Vol. 251, 2004
The new edition has been extensively revised to take account of recent drug developments and advances in psychotherapeutic interventions. Incorporating a wealth of new information, these eminent researchers and clinicians thoroughly review all available outcome data and clinical trials and provide
detailed specification of methods and procedures to ensure effective treatment for each major DSM-IV disorder. --Adolescence


This book belongs in every college library. It is a systematic review of various treatments currently in use for thoroughly all of the recognized mental disorders. Written by experts in the field and complete with many useful bibliographies, the volume is of considerable importance to those
interested in the field of mental health and treatment....Highly recommended. --Choice
A Guide to Treatments That Work is a mammoth effort . . . This book began as a project of an APA Division 12 task force which made the significant decision to broaden its scope to include efficacious treatments whether psychosocial or medical in type. Psychologist Peter Nathan, chair of the task
force, is joined as coeditor by Jack Gorman, a prominent biological psychiatrist, and the chapters are written by highly respected clinical researchers from both camps....This book is a boon in that regard. --Contemporary Psychology
This is one of the best, most comprehensive discussions of psychiatric disorders and treatments that I have ever encountered...this 784 page volume is simply wonderful. --Journal of Neurology, Vol. 251, 2004
The new edition has been extensively revised to take account of recent drug developments and advances in psychotherapeutic interventions. Incorporating a wealth of new information, these eminent researchers and clinicians thoroughly review all available outcome data and clinical trials and provide
detailed specification of methods and procedures to ensure effective treatment for each major DSM-IV disorder. --Adolescence

UNEDITED UK REVIEW: Reviews from previous editions... This book belongs in every college library. It is a systematic review of various treatments currently in use for thoroughly all of the recognized mental disorders. Written by experts in the field and complete with many useful bibliographies, the volume is of considerable importance to those interested in the field of mental health and treatment....Highly recommended. --Choice
UNEDITED UK REVIEW: A Guide to Treatments That Work is a mammoth effort . . . This book began as a project of an APA Division 12 task force which made the significant decision to broaden its scope to include efficacious treatments whether psychosocial or medical in type. Psychologist Peter Nathan, chair of the task force, is joined as coeditor by Jack Gorman, a prominent biological psychiatrist, and the chapters are written by highly respected clinical researchers from both camps....This book is a boon in that regard. --Contemporary Psychology
UNEDITED UK REVIEW: This is one of the best, most comprehensive discussions of psychiatric disorders and treatments that I have ever encountered...simply wonderful. --Journal of Neurology, Vol. 251, 2004
UNEDITED UK REVIEW: The new edition has been extensively revised to take account of recent drug developments and advances in psychotherapeutic interventions. Incorporating a wealth of new information, these eminent researchers and clinicians thoroughly review all available outcome data and clinical trials and provide detailed specification of methods and procedures to ensure effective treatment for each major DSM-IV disorder. --Adolescence


Reviews from previous editions...
This book belongs in every college library. It is a systematic review of various treatments currently in use for thoroughly all of the recognized mental disorders. Written by experts in the field and complete with many useful bibliographies, the volume is of considerable importance to those interested in the field of mental health and treatment....Highly recommended. --Choice


A Guide to Treatments That Work is a mammoth effort . . . This book began as a project of an APA Division 12 task force which made the significant decision to broaden its scope to include efficacious treatments whether psychosocial or medical in type. Psychologist Peter Nathan, chair of the task force, is joined as coeditor by Jack Gorman, a prominent biological psychiatrist, and the chapters are written by highly respected clinical researchers from both camps....This book is a boon in that regard. --Contemporary Psychology


This is one of the best, most comprehensive discussions of psychiatric disorders and treatments that I have ever encountered...simply wonderful. --Journal of Neurology, Vol. 251, 2004


The new edition has been extensively revised to take account of recent drug developments and advances in psychotherapeutic interventions. Incorporating a wealth of new information, these eminent researchers and clinicians thoroughly review all available outcome data and clinical trials and provide detailed specification of methods and procedures to ensure effective treatment for each major DSM-IV disorder. --Adolescence


Author Bio

Peter E. Nathan is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at University of Iowa Foundation.
Jack M. Gorman is Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Bronx, NY.