Selecting Effective Treatments: A Comprehensive Systematic Guide to Treating Mental Disorders, Includes DSM-5 Update Chapter

by Linda Seligman, Lourie W. Reichenberg

A systematic, research-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the major mental disorders—updated to reflect the changes in the DSM-5 This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Linda Seligman's classic book, Selecting Effective Treatments combines the latest research on evidence-based practices with practical, how-to information on implementation. Filled with numerous illustrative case studies and helpful examples, this Fourth Edition features expanded coverage With a new discussion of treatment strategies for dual diagnosis, Selecting Effective Treatments, Fourth Edition provides a pathway for treatment of mental disorders based on the most recent evidence-based research, while at the same time recognizing that the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders are part of a dynamic and evolving field that embraces individuality and personalization.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Textbooks, School, Nonfiction, Social Work, Reference

624 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful enough. Will be nice to get an updated version for DSM-5.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read while in school.

[Jodi Schiedel-Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, I didn't read this book in its entirety...obviously not going to happen in a three week course. But it was informative on the disorders and provided a basic review of potential treatment options(very general though. The writing style could have been a little less dry, but it also could've been worse. Not sure if I'll ever use it again, but I will hang onto it.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This textbook makes it so much easier to understand the DSM-IV-TR. Not only does it go into more detail for each diagnosis, but also provides the best interventions for working with those diagnosed with each disorder. A must read for those having trouble understanding the DSM!

[Carolynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fairly comprehensive, but also quite redundant. They kept repeating the same information, and basically recommended Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for every disorder. Also, it was written to correspond with DSM-IV-TR.

[Audrey Cole]

A book co-authored by the fabulous Lourie Reichenberg!

[Teresa Goudy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciated this book and felt like it helped me understand the DSM better.