Authoritative guide to self-help resources in mental health / John C. Norcross... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Norcross, John C., 1957-

Series:

Clinician's toolbox

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental health--United States--Bibliography.

Mental health.

United States.

Mental illness--United States--Bibliography.

Mental illness.

Mental health services--United States--Bibliography.

Mental health services.

Mental Disorders.

Mental Health.

Mental Health Services.

Medical Subjects:

Mental Disorders.

Mental Health.

Mental Health Services.

United States.

Genre:

Bibliographies.

Physical Description:

xi, 399 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Guilford, 2000.

Summary:

Revealing which self-help materials are good and why, this volume is the result of five national studies involving more than 2,500 mental health professionals. The book reviews and rates more than 600 self-help books, autobiographies and popular films, and evaluates hundreds of Internet sites. Addressing 28 of the most prevalent clinical disorders and life challenges this timely book will be useful to consumers and professionals alike.

Contents:

Self-Help Resources 2

Five National Studies 10

One to Five Stars and a Dagger 11

2. Abuse 15

Self-Help Books 18

Autobiographies 22

Movies 23

National Support Groups 31

3. Addictive Disorders and Codependency 34

Self-Help Books 36

Autobiographies 42

Movies 43

National Support Groups 48

4. Adult Development and Aging 51

National Support Groups 65

5. Anger

6. Anxiety Disorders 74

National Support Groups 90

7. Assertiveness 92

8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 98

National Support Groups 105

9. Career Development 107

10. Child Development and Parenting 116

11. Communication and People Skills 134

12. Death and Grieving 146

National Support Groups 159

13. Dementia/Alzheimer's 161

National Support Groups 167

14. Divorce 169

National Support Groups 179

15. Eating Disorders 180

National Support Groups 189

16. Families and Stepfamilies 190

17. Love and Intimacy 202

18. Marriage 212

National Support Groups 219

19. Men's Issues 220

National Support Groups 229

20. Mood Disorders 231

National Support Groups 249

21. Pregnancy 250

National Support Groups 259

22. Schizophrenia 260

23. Self-Management and Self-Enhancement 270

24. Sexuality 282

25. Spiritual and Existential Concerns 296

26. Stress Management and Relaxation 303

27. Teenagers and Parenting 310

28. Weight Management 322

29. Women's Issues 330

30. Strategies for Selecting Self-Help Resources 343

Appendix B. Ratings of Self-Help Books in the National Studies 354

Appendix C. Ratings of Autobiographies in the National Studies 367

Appendix D. Ratings of Movies in the National Studies 370.

Notes:

Includes indexes.

ISBN:

1572305061

1572305800

OCLC:

44736824