This volume synthesizes information on the efficacy of the major models of psychotherapy for commonly encountered mental health problems.

This volume synthesizes information on the efficacy of the major models of psychotherapy for commonly encountered mental health problems. Maintaining a balance between empirical coniderations and the role of clinical judgement, the authors examine how research evidence can be used to improve the structure and planning of services to specific patient groups. The book is enhanced by a comprehensive disorder-by-disorder approach and careful attention to the methodological strengths and limitations of available research. The text should be of use to practitioners, students and researchers of clinical and counselling psychology, psychiatry and social work, as well as health care administrators and planners.

Introduction. Defining the Psychotherapies. Translating Research into Practice: Methodological Considerations. Psychotherapy Research, Funding and Evidence-Based Practice. Depression. Bipolar Disorder. Anxiety Disorders I: Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia. Anxiety Disorders II: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Anxiety Disorders III: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Eating Disorders. Schizophrenia. Personality Disorders. Alcohol Dependency and Abuse. Sexual Dysfunctions. Counseling and
Primary Care Interventions. The Psychological Treatment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders. Effectiveness of
Psychological Interventions with Older People. The Relationship between Outcome and Therapist Training, Experience and Technique. Conclusions and Implications.