Apa Handbook Of Clinical Psychology

"The 5-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology reflects the state-of-the-art in clinical psychology -- science, practice, research, and training. The Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of: the history of clinical psychology, specialties and settings, theoretical and research approaches, assessment, treatment and prevention, psychological disorders, health and relational disorders, health promotion, educational paths, psychologists' development, ethics and standards, professional organizations, and future directions of clinical psychology. With content incorporating the editorial board's commitment to the themes of diversity, evidence-based practices, and international contributions, this addition to the APA Handbooks in Psychology® series will be an essential resource for students, researchers, educators, and practitioners."--Publisher's description.

"Welcome to Volume 4 of the five-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology, dedicated to psychopathology and health. Epidemiological studies tell us that close to half of U.S. citizens will have a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. Therefore, either you or someone you know has likely been touched by psychopathology. Perhaps even more will work to promote their health and improve their coping skills. We live in an amazing age in which the Internet enables access to information more easily and quickly than ever before. Individuals who want to learn about psychopathology and health can type those words into their favorite search engine and instantly receive more information than they could ever digest. The new challenge of our age is sifting through this deluge of information to identify valid, trustworthy, and authoritative sources of knowledge. The editorial team has worked hard to establish the APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology as such a source. I hope that this handbook provides you with the most up-to-date knowledge about not only psychopathology but also psychological health. Each chapter in the handbook has been carefully scrutinized by the editors, who have decades of experience and expertise in organizing overviews of the psychological literature for general consumption. In developing the handbook, our goal and commitment has been to render an accurate yet accessible resource for libraries, students, professors, fellow psychologists, and others looking for a balance of depth and breadth"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).

"Welcome to Volume 2 of the five-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology, dedicated to theoretical and research approaches in clinical psychology. This volume was designed to highlight the emerging trends in theory and research that are relevant for understanding the field. This volume highlights the core areas that define clinical psychology as well as developments from other disciplines that inform our understanding of human behavior and clinical dysfunction. It also describes how basic and applied research approaches inform the major theories of psychopathology. Indeed, the field of clinical psychology draws on key models and approaches from other areas of psychology. Accordingly, many disciplines will connect with the topics covered in the volume"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).

"Welcome to Volume 3 of the five-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology, which focuses on applications and methods. The contents of this volume represent the broad reach of our professional work. The applications of clinical psychology range from traditional, well-established expertise in assessment and psychotherapy to important contributions to prevention, research, education, and training. Clinical psychology also extends to relatively newer areas of consultation, administration, advocacy, and public policy. Each of these activities requires the use of psychological science and evidence-based methods, which lend substantial credibility to our specialty. Our goal in this volume is to convey the vibrant status of clinical psychology in its many applications and methods within the broader arena of health care. In the process, readers will discover both substantial continuities with the profession's origins and new expressions and advances. We hope Volume 3 will enable readers to appreciate the strength of psychological methods and the breadth of psychology's application as we progress further into the 21st century"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).