Selecting Effective Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

By Lourie W. Reichenberg and Linda Seligman, this updated fifth edition of Selecting Effective Treatments is a valuable resource for clinicians seeking to understand the symptoms and dynamics of mental disorders and provide evidence-based treatment options.

What’s New in the Fifth Edition

This latest edition has been revised to align with the latest changes to the DSM-5, ensuring that clinicians have access to the most up-to-date research and information. The book covers the latest diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and assessment tools, making it an essential tool for mental health professionals.

A Comprehensive Resource for Clinicians

Selecting Effective Treatments provides a thorough understanding of mental disorders, their characteristics, and effective treatment approaches. Each disorder is detailed in a concise and easy-to-navigate format, covering:

• Description and characteristics of each disorder
• Assessment tools and methods
• Evidence-based treatment options
• Prognosis and likely successful therapy types

This comprehensive approach enables clinicians to construct personalized treatment plans that cater to their therapeutic style and preferences, while also meeting the unique needs of each client.

Practical Tools and Strategies

This updated edition includes:

• Updated case studies and treatments that reflect the latest DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Practical planning strategies to simplify the treatment planning process
• Guidance on constructing Client Maps to develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Assessment methods that reflect the changes to the DSM-5 multiaxial system

By providing critical information and practical tools, Selecting Effective Treatments empowers clinicians to deliver evidence-backed interventions that meet the unique needs of their clients.

With its concise and jargon-free style, this resource is valuable to practitioners, students, and laypeople alike, making it an essential addition to any mental health professional’s library.