A practical, easy--to--use, and comprehensive reference for mental health professionals The Mental Health Desk Reference is the ultimate guide to effective and responsible mental health practice. It provides authoritative, concise, and up--to--date information from more than seventy experts regarding diagnosis, treatment, and ethics of practice. Each entry summarizes key constructs and terminology associated with the topic, major findings from research, and specific recommendations on theory and practice. Important topics covered include: aeo Adjustment disorders and life stress aeo Diagnosis and treatment of adults aeo Diagnosis and treatment of children aeo Crisis intervention aeo Diverse populations aeo Group and family interventions aeo Practice management aeo Professional issues aeo Ethical and legal issues aeo Professional resources These detailed, readable entries--based on the most extensive and reliable research available--form a comprehensive, straightforward, and quick--reference resource applicable to practitioners across every field in mental health. The Mental Health Desk Reference is the single resource no mental health professional can afford to be without.

Book Information
ISBN 9780471652960
Author Elizabeth Reynolds Welfel
Format Paperback
Page Count 530
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 1016g