Cognitive Therapy Depression Anxiety

by Ivy-Marie Blackburn (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.29

  This book provides the practising professional in mental health with a detailed guide to using cognitive therapy in the treatment of patients suffering from depression and anxiety - two of the most prevalent disorders encountered in the community. Although the book is aimed at psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurse therapists and general practitioners, all professionals in mental health care can benefit from the techniques of cognitive therapy as these will help them utilise their time with patients more fruitfully and economically.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $3.29

  This is a guide for professionals engaged in the treatment of depressed and anxious patients. It consists of two parts. Part I includes a brief account of the phenomenology, epidemiology and diagnosis of these emotional disorders. The cognitive model is described and cognitive therapeutic techniques arising from this model are fully elucidated. Part II illustrated the use of cognitive thereapy techniques by detailed case studies followed through treatment. Specific problems which present themselves in therapy, such as suicidal behaviour, bulimic and obsessional symptoms are dealt with. The reader will also find guidelines for dealing with common problems encountered in therapy, for example, non-compliance with the model and with techniques and return to health.