Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health - Hardcover

Cambell, Linda F.; Norcross, John C.; Santrock, John W.; Smith, Thomas P.; Sommer, Robert; Zuckerman, Edward L.; Campbell, Linda F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572305061 ISBN 13: 9781572305069

Publisher: The Guilford Press, 2000

Synopsis

Self-help materials have become a prime source of psychological advice for millions of Americans. While many self-help resources provide high-quality information, others may be misleading, inaccurate, or even harmful. This indispensable volume reveals which are the good ones, which are the bad ones, and why. Based on the results of 5 acclaimed national studies involving over 2,500 mental health professionals, the book reviews and rates 600+ self-help books, autobiographies, and popular films. In addition, hundreds of Internet sites are described and evaluated by a clinical psychologist, and valuable listings are provided of national and online support groups. The concluding chapter presents practical guidelines for selecting an effective self-help resource. Addressing 28 of the most prevalent clinical disorders and life challenges-- from ADHD, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders, to marital problems and mood disorders, to weight management and women's issues/m-/this timely book will be tremendously useful to consumers and professionals alike.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"An exceptional and truly authoritative guide for consumers seeking a range of resources and for professional referrals. The volume impartially and judiciously surveys all the important paths commonly used by self-help consumers, clearly presenting its valuable findings. It is replete with remarkably comprehensive references for anyone interested in mental health." Albert Ellis, PhD, President, Albert Ellis Institute, New York City

"This extraordinarily comprehensive, thoughtfully researched, well organized, and fun-to-read book should be very helpful to those who want to help themselves. The next time I'm asked 'Could you suggest something to read about...' or 'Are there any good Internet resources I could look at?', I'll be reaching for the Authoritative Guide. Kudos to John Norcross and his colleagues!" Michael F. Hoyt, PhD, author of Some Stories Are Better than Others and Brief Therapy and Managed Care; editor of The Handbook of Constructive Therapies and Constructive Therapies, Volumes 1 & 2

About the Author:

John C. Norcross,PhD, is Professor and former chair of Psycology at the University of Scranton
John W.Santrock ,PhD is Professor and former chair of Psycology at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Linda F. Campbell,PhD,is AssociateProfessor and director of the training clinicin the Dept. of Counseling and Human Development atthe University of Georgia
Thomas P. Smith,PsyD, is a licenced psychologist in the Counseling Center at the University of Scranton.
Robert Sommer ,PhD, is Professor and former Chair of Psycology at the University of California ,Davis.
Edward L.Zuckerman,PhD, is a clinical Psychologist, teacher and author,is the editor of the Clinician`s Toolbox series

About this edition

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1572305061
• ISBN 13: 9781572305069
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 399