Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

This widely used book is packed with indispensable tools for treating the most common clinical problems encountered in outpatient mental health practice. Chapters provide basic information on depression and the six major anxiety disorders; step-by-step instructions for evidence-based assessment and intervention; illustrative case examples; and practical guidance for writing reports and dealing with third-party payers. In a convenient large-size format, the book features 125 reproducible client handouts, homework sheets, and therapist forms for assessment and record keeping. The included CDROM enables clinicians to rapidly generate individualized treatment plans, print extra copies of the forms, and find information on frequently prescribed medications. New to this edition: * the latest research on each disorder and its treatment * innovative techniques that draw on cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches * two chapters offering expanded descriptions of basic behavioral and cognitive techniques * and more than 45 of the 125 reproducibles are entirely new.

Robert L. Leahy, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA; Stephen J. F. Holland, PsyD, Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy, Washington, USA; and Lata K. McGinn, PhD, Department of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA

"This updated second edition incorporates the latest theory and research. The authors present a wide array of tried and tested techniques and show when and how to use them. The book includes detailed guidance on assessment and report writing and abundant material for direct use with clients. It should be part of every clinician's CBT toolkit." - Adrian Wells, University of Manchester, UK "I highly recommend this book. For the novice, the authors provide a concise overview of the major risk factors and empirical approaches for each of the anxiety and mood disorders. For clinicians at every level of experience, the book is chock-full of techniques, charts, and tools for implementing cognitive and behavioral strategies, with plenty of case examples to illustrate the techniques. The authors provide fantastic guidance on how to address common barriers in implementing cognitive behavioral therapy." - Sheri L. Johnson, University of California, USA "Evidence-based interventions - especially cognitive and behavioral