From Symptom to Synapse

This edited volume bridges the gap between basic and applied science in understanding the nature and treatment of psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. Topics such as brain imaging, physiological indices of emotion, cognitive enhancement strategies, neuropsychological and cognitive training, and related techniques as tools for increasing our understanding of anxiety, depression, addictions, schizophrenia, ADHD, and other disorders are emphasized. Mental health professionals will learn how to integrate a neurocognitive perspective into their clinical research and practice of psychotherapy.

Jan Mohlman, PhD, is Associate Professor at William Paterson University. Thilo Deckersbach, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Adam S. Weissman, PhD, is the Founder and Executive Director of Child and Family Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, PLLC, in Scarsdale and Manhattan and is on the clinical faculty at Columbia University.

"Mohlman, Deckersbach, and Weissman provide a splendid introduction to the neurocognitive perspective. They have selected top scholars to write thorough, thought-provoking overviews which are highly accessible and informative. Importantly, although this volume is organized around traditional diagnostic categories, it gently forces the reader to think in a transdisciplinary fashion. The resulting book brings us many steps closer to understanding fundamental processes that underlie individual differences in mental health symptoms and their effective treatment." --J. Gayle Beck, PhD, Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis "This remarkable volume is a bold and much-needed step toward integrating and bridging neuroscience and clinical psychology. Drs. Mohlman, Deckersbach, and Weissman assembled an outstanding group of experts to pave the way for the next generation of a neuroscience-informed clinical psychology. A prime example for a cross-disciplinary approach, this excellent book is a must-read for any scientifically-based mental health care professional." --Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Professor of Psychology; Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University; Author, An Introduction to Modern CBT "This book provides a fascinating look into how discoveries in basic science can be used to inform and improve psychological treatments for a wide range of mental health issues. The research reported in this book is at the forefront of the most exciting work in clinical psychology and provides fresh new ideas about how to develop state-of-the-art psychological treatments." --Christopher G. Beevers, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Institute for Mental Health Research, University of Texas at Austin "This book bridges the gap between basic and clinical science and provides an important perspective for understanding the nature and treatment of psychiatric problems. The integrative neurocognitive viewpoint of this volume expertly examines theory