Clinical Psychology Books
Agency, health and social survival: The ecopolitics of rival psychologies
This text addresses the interface of sociology and psychology which, it argues, is the key to political change. Offering a comparison of a range of psychotherapeutic theories of human nature, the... (more)
Clinical Psychology and Single-case: A Practical Approach to Treatment Planning & Evaluation
This work focuses on the importance of learning from single case evaluation of the therapeutic process, an approach which is appropriate to the demand for evidence based, managed care. (more)
Mental Healthcare Matters in Primary Care
This book provides the information and learning resources that allow those working in the Mental Health part of the NHS to develop their skills in their area of practice. The book bridges the gap... (more)
Frontal-subcortical circuits in psychiatric and neurological disorders:
Contemporary research on the links between brain, mind and human behaviour has revealed the key role of the frontal-subcortical circuits. This volume reviews current knowledge on the anatomy of these... (more)
Motivational science: Social personality perspectives
A collection of articles that define the field of motivational science. It provides an introduction to social-personality contributions to motivational science at a level suitable for both advanced... (more)
Everyday Thinking: Memory, Reasoning and Judgement in the Real World
The subjects in this work include: the value and appeal of research on everyday thought; forming and remembering impressions of people; placing faces; remembering everyday events and actions; and... (more)
General practice: demanding work: Understanding patterns of work in primary care
A discussion of patterns of work in primary care. It shows how to monitor, understand and plan everyday services offered by practices. There is data describing what happens on a daily basis in... (more)
Cognitive interfaces: Constraints on linking cognitive information
Considers the architecture of the mind and the relationship between language and cognition. Contributors discuss how information is linked between different cognitive and expressive levels - so that... (more)
Delusions: Investigations into the psychology of delusional reasoning
This text presents a psychological model of delusions, employing the neglected strategy of single symptom research and the tools of cognitive psychology. (more)
The brain and emotion:
What are emotions and why do we have them? What are the brain processes involved in emotion and how can emotional disorders be understood? This (more)
Delusional disorders:
Delusional disorder, once termed paranoia, was an important diagnosis in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, and only in 1987 was it reintroduced into modern psychiatric diagnosis after being... (more)
The suicidal patient: Recognition, intervention, management
This text, based on Dr Victoroff's lectures and seminars, describes the phenomenon of suicide as the doctor encounters the event. It offers suggestions regarding how persons and institutions might... (more)
Cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic illness: A guide to assessment and treatment in practice
This title offers a general introduction to methods and clinical experience of CBT for a wide range of medical conditions, specifically focusing on chronic illness. 300 pages. (more)
Living with Brain Injury: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
An injury to the brain can affect every aspect of a person's daily life, including physical abilities and psychological make-up, relationships and family roles, school and employment, recreation and... (more)
Reasoning and thinking:
An undergraduate textbook which reviews psychological research in the major areas of reasoning and thinking. It covers major theoretical debates, and recurring themes include human rationality, the... (more)