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.

This five-volume handbook reflects the state-of-the-art in clinical psychology - science, practice, research, and training. It 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 organisations, 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. The five volumes are: Volume 1: Roots and Branches Volume 2: Theory and Research Volume 3: Applications and Methods Volume 4: Psychopathology and Health Volume 5: Education and Profession

"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).

The exponential growth of clinical psychology since the late 1960s can be measured in part by the extensive-perhaps exhaustive-literature on the subject. This proliferation of writing has continued into the new century, and the field has come to be defined as much by its many topics as its many voices. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Psychology synthesizes these decades of literature in one extraordinary volume. Comprising chapters from the foremost scholars in clinical psychology, the handbook provides even and authoritative coverage of the research, practice, and policy factors that combine to form today's clinical psychology landscape. In addition to core sections on topics such as training, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, the handbook includes valuable chapters devoted to new and emerging issues in the clinical field, including heath care reforms, cultural factors, and technological innovations and challenges. Each chapter offers a review of the most pertinent literature, outlining current issues and identifying possibilities for future research. Featuring two chapters by Editor David H. Barlow -- one on changes during his own 40-year odyssey in the field, the other projecting ten themes for the future of clinical psychology -- The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Psychology is a landmark publication that is sure to serve as the field's benchmark reference publication for years to come. It is an essential resource for students, clinicians, and researchers across the ever-growing clinical psychology community.