Unlock the Power of Change in Emotion and Mental Health

Edited by renowned experts Andrea C. Samson, David Sander, and Ueli Kramer, “Change in Emotion and Mental Health” is a groundbreaking volume that delves into the complex and multifaceted roles of change in affective sciences, developmental psychology, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. By adopting a unique focus on emotion and mental health, this comprehensive book provides conceptual, experimental, and methodological advances that shed new light on the intricacies of human emotions.

Understanding the Dynamics of Change

The book is meticulously organized into three parts, each focusing on a distinct aspect of change: fundamental mechanisms, developmental changes, and changes in psychotherapy. Within these sections, five functional domains are explored in-depth:

• Emotion awareness and understanding
• Appraisal and reappraisal
• Emotion regulation
• Emotion memories
• Emotion competencies and transformation

Through a rich tapestry of theoretical and research-based insights, “Change in Emotion and Mental Health” offers a profound exploration of the reciprocal relationships between emotion and mental health. By examining how emotional processing changes during psychotherapy, this volume provides a unique window into the complexities of human emotional experiences.

Key features of this book include:

• In-depth reviews of how emotion affects mental health and vice versa
• Examinations of emotion awareness and understanding, appraisal and reappraisal, regulation, memories, and emotion competencies and transformation
• Theoretical and research-based perspectives from leading experts in the field

Published by Academic Press, this 410-page paperback volume is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of the intricate relationships between emotion, mental health, and change. With its comprehensive and cutting-edge approach, “Change in Emotion and Mental Health” is poised to become a landmark publication in the field.

Publication details:

Hardcover: 410 pages

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: March 1, 2024

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0323956041

ISBN-13: 978-0323956048