Synopses & Reviews
Review
"At last, a serious and usable reference volume on assessment for both the clinician and scientist. Antony and Barlow have made a major contribution to bridging science and practice with this handbook. In one place, the professional who needs to assess a particular type of problem can find a critique of available measures, suggestions for test selection, and a clear description of what each test provides. This outstanding volume should be on every researcher's and every clinician's bookshelf. It will be especially important for clinical psychologists to have this volume handy when they are asked to evaluate a client or develop a research program."--Larry E. Beutler, PhD, Psychotherapy Research Projects, Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program, University of California, Santa Barbara
"An invaluable resource that meets a real need for clinicians and researchers. For clinicians, this book offers an astonishing array of empirically supported assessment strategies for virtually any disorder encountered in clinical practice, presented accessibly and in a consistently informed fashion. For clinical researchers, it provides a very broad selection of research-based assessment methods to quantify therapeutic change and reflect therapeutic outcome."--Peter E. Nathan, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Iowa
"Antony and Barlow have produced a most unusual and useful work. I found this handbook uniquely informative about how to assess and plan treatment for a variety of conditions. It will be a valuable text for advanced psychology students in undergraduate and graduate settings, and a very useful reference for clinicians and researchers."--Michael R. Liebowitz, MD, Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute
"A valuable contribution. This outstanding resource should be on the shelf of both graduate students and practicing clinicians. Clear and well written, the book is special in that it closely links assessment with the practicalities of developing an empirically based treatment plan. This is exactly what practitioners and managed care organizations are looking for. I thoroughly recommend it."--Gary Groth-Marnat, PhD, School of Psychology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Review
"At last, a serious and usable reference volume on assessment for both the clinician and scientist. Antony and Barlow have made a major contribution to bridging science and practice with this handbook. In one place, the professional who needs to assess a particular type of problem can find a critique of available measures, suggestions for test selection, and a clear description of what each test provides. This outstanding volume should be on every researcher's and every clinician's bookshelf. It will be especially important for clinical psychologists to have this volume handy when they are asked to evaluate a client or develop a research program."--Larry E. Beutler, PhD, Psychotherapy Research Projects, Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program, University of California, Santa Barbara
"An invaluable resource that meets a real need for clinicians and researchers. For clinicians, this book offers an astonishing array of empirically supported assessment strategies for virtually any disorder encountered in clinical practice, presented accessibly and in a consistently informed fashion. For clinical researchers, it provides a very broad selection of research-based assessment methods to quantify therapeutic change and reflect therapeutic outcome."--Peter E. Nathan, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Iowa
"Antony and Barlow have produced a most unusual and useful work. I found this handbook uniquely informative about how to assess and plan treatment for a variety of conditions. It will be a valuable text for advanced psychology students in undergraduate and graduate settings, and a very useful reference for clinicians and researchers."--Michael R. Liebowitz, MD, Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute
"A valuable contribution. This outstanding resource should be on the shelf of both graduate students and practicing clinicians. Clear and well written, the book is special in that it closely links assessment with the practicalities of developing an empirically based treatment plan. This is exactly what practitioners and managed care organizations are looking for. I thoroughly recommend it."--Gary Groth-Marnat, PhD, School of Psychology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
"They have assembled a distinguished group of authors to cover a wide range of major adult psychiatric disorders....Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders is a hugely successful endeavor. It is highly recommended as a reference for psychologists, psychiatrists, and nurses, especially those engaged in research or whose practices call for formal assessment. The handbook would also be an outstanding training resource in graduate-level courses in abnormal psychology or psychological assessment."--Psychiatric Services
"Martin Antony and David Barlow have consolidated contributions from leading experts in the field to create a scholarly and practical volume that reviews optimal methods for integrating assessment into ongoing clinical care. Although other texts are available that focus more specifically on strategies for either assessment or intervention, this book is unique in filling a niche with its emphasis on the integration of assessment into the planning and ongoing evaluation of treatment effects. This volume also is particularly useful given that it is organized largely with regard to content of psychological symptoms and disorders, rather than by assessment modalities, thereby facilitating review by readers interested in certain areas of psychological functioning....an excellent contribution to the assessment literature, with a unique focus on the utility of assessment measures and strategies for the planning and evaluation of treatment. This volume is likely to be of significant benefit to students, clinicians, and researchers interested in improving life function for people with psychological symptoms and disorders."--Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment
"This large ambitious volume is intended as a guide for assessment and treatment planning in commonly found psychological disorders. There is a clear need, in the present climate which demands economy in therapy, for brief, easily used, and sound assessment techniques. In this book, authors who are leading scientist-practitioners in their respective areas consider a wide range of assessment modalities, including interviews, self-report instruments, psychophysiological measures, and observation....the full range of frequently encountered disorders is covered....This is a timely publication. It is well edited, and well structured. Overall, it is a valuable resource for clinicians, clinical researchers and trainees in clinical psychology, and it is likely to be widely used by these groups."--Behaviour Research and Therapy
"...the major strength of this book is the coverage of specific assessment tools for a wide array of disorders. First, the coverage is truly comprehensive, and thus the reader can find out about almost any disorder-specific measure in the respective chapter....I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the thorough assessment of psychological disorders as well as the relationship between assessment and evidence-based interventions. Antony and Barlow have provided a volume that serves as an important roadmap to facilitate clinicians' ability to effectively negotiate their way through the new health care environment."--Psychotherapy Research
"Antony and Barlow have assembled a stellar group of authors, who cover the full range of commonly encountered emotional disorders....In my opinion, the major strength of this book is the coverage of specific assessment tools for a wide array of disorders. First, the coverage is truly comprehensive, and thus the reader can find out about almost any disorder-specific measure in the respective chapter. Second, within a domain (e.g., patient self-report), important comparisons are made for clinicians and researchers....I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the thorough assessment of psychological disorders as well as the relationship between assessment and evidence-based interventions. Antony and Barlow have provided a volume that serves as an important roadmap to facilitate clinicians' ability to effectively negotiate their way through the new health care environment."--Psychotherapy Research
"The book is well organized and thoroughly referenced, and contains detailed author and subject indexes. Tables and other visual aids help summarize information, in particular the advantages and disadvantages of different diagnostic tools....It will be most useful for mental health practitioners and researchers, primary care physicians, and students of psychology."--E-Streams
Review
"Now in a timely second edition, this volume is at the forefront of contemporary developments in evidence-based treatment and the increasing emphasis on assessment-based care. This is an authoritative, informative work, written and edited by distinguished authorities in the field. As a text, the book will be of interest to both students and teachers; practicing clinicians wishing to organize treatment planning and delivery around valid assessments will find it a stimulating resource."--W. John Livesley, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry (Emeritus), University of British Columbia, Canada
"This second edition is an essential, state-of-the-art resource for practitioners and clinical researchers alike. It is well written and well edited, and provides thorough, detailed coverage of assessment and treatment planning for all major psychological disorders. Up-to-date chapters are authored by premier researchers. The book is notable for its value as a teaching text for graduate students."--Michelle G. Newman, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
"For describing the evidence that supports assessment instruments, this book has no equal. It should be required reading for all clinical psychology graduate students and professionals. With new chapter topics including evidence-based practice and psychometrics, this book sets the standard for the rigorous and sophisticated assessment of mental disorders."--Howard N. Garb, PhD, Chief, Psychology Research Service, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas
Review
"By virtue of its concise guidelines for differential diagnosis, its extensive lists of assessment measures, and its concrete practice recommendations, Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders achieves the editors' purpose and will be a valuable reference source for students and professionals engaged in clinical research and practice....It merits being widely cited and appreciated for its affirmation of assessment as an essential component of adequate psychological service delivery and for demonstrating the utility of assessment data as a foundation for effective intervention."--PsycCRITIQUES
Review
"Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders is a hugely successful endeavor. It is highly recommended as a reference for psychologists, psychiatrists, and nurses, especially those engaged in research or whose practices call for formal assessment."--Psychiatric Services
Review
"I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the thorough assessment of psychological disorders as well as the relationship between assessment and evidence-based interventions. Antony and Barlow have provided a volume that serves as an important roadmap."--Psychotherapy Research
Review
"Martin Antony and David Barlow have consolidated contributions from leading experts in the field to create a scholarly and practical volume that reviews optimal methods for integrating assessment into ongoing clinical care. Although other texts are available that focus more specifically on strategies for either assessment or intervention, this book is unique in filling a niche with its emphasis on the integration of assessment into the planning and ongoing evaluation of treatment effects. This volume also is particularly useful given that it is organized largely with regard to content of psychological symptoms and disorders, rather than by assessment modalities, thereby facilitating review by readers interested in certain areas of psychological functioning....an excellent contribution to the assessment literature, with a unique focus on the utility of assessment measures and strategies for the planning and evaluation of treatment. This volume is likely to be of significant benefit to students, clinicians, and researchers interested in improving life function for people with psychological symptoms and disorders."--Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment
Review
"This large ambitious volume is intended as a guide for assessment and treatment planning in commonly found psychological disorders. There is a clear need, in the present climate which demands economy in therapy, for brief, easily used, and sound assessment techniques. In this book, authors who are leading scientist-practitioners in their respective areas consider a wide range of assessment modalities, including interviews, self-report instruments, psychophysiological measures, and observation....the full range of frequently encountered disorders is covered....This is a timely publication. It is well edited, and well structured. Overall, it is a valuable resource for clinicians, clinical researchers and trainees in clinical psychology, and it is likely to be widely used by these groups."--Behaviour Research and Therapy
Synopsis
This comprehensive reference and text provides detailed guidelines for conducting multimodal assessments of individuals suffering from frequently encountered psychological disorders. The contributors, leading scientist-practitioners, address the growing need for assessment approaches that are brief, easy to implement, and psychometrically sound. A wide range of tools and techniques are considered, including structured and semi-structured interviews, self-report measures, psychophysiological measures, observational techniques, and more. Of crucial importance, the book also demonstrates how assessment results can effectively be used in planning evidence-based interventions and monitoring the outcome of treatment. Providing essential knowledge to guide clinical decision making, this volume is an ideal companion for psychologists, psychiatrists, and other practitioners in today's demanding health care environment. An important reference for clinical researchers, it will serve as a text in graduate-level courses.
Synopsis
Widely regarded as a premier clinical reference, this book provides state-of-the-science tools for conducting effective assessments and using the results to plan and monitor evidence-based interventions. Leading authorities present proven approaches to screening and assessment for specific psychological problems. They offer practical guidance and case examples to help clinicians select the best measures for different populations and assessment purposes. Recommended instruments and procedures are described, including applications for managed care and primary care settings. Many of the chapters feature detailed tables that compare and contrast relevant measures.
About the Author
Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, is Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto, as well as Director of Research at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Josephs Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario. Dr. Antony has published 28 books and 140 articles and book chapters in the areas of cognitive-behavioral therapy, obsessivecompulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobia, perfectionism, and related topics. He has received career awards from the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association), the Canadian Psychological Association, and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. He is a Fellow of the American and Canadian Psychological Associations and past president of the Canadian Psychological Association. David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Dr. Barlow has published over 500 articles and book chapters and over 60 books and clinical manuals/m-/some translated in over 20 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian--primarily in the areas of emotional disorders and clinical research methodology. His books include
Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Fifth Edition,
Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning for Psychological Disorders, Second Edition, and
Anxiety and Its Disorders, Second Edition. He has been the recipient of numerous awards, including, most recently, the Career/Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. He is past president of the Society of Clinical Psychology and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and past editor of the journals
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice and
Behavior Therapy. Dr. Barlow's research has been continually funded by the National Institutes of Health for over 40 years.
Table of Contents
I. Principles and Practice of Evidence-Based Assessment 1. The Role of Assessment in Evidence-Based Practice, John Hunsley and Eric J. Mash 2. Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of Psychological Measures, Lindsay E. Ayearst and R. Michael Bagby 3. Brief Measures for Screening and Measuring Mental Health Outcomes, Lynn F. Bufka and Nicholas Camp 4. Structured and Semistructured Diagnostic Interviews, Laura J. Summerfeldt, Patricia H. Kloosterman, and Martin M. Antony II. Approaches for Specific Psychological Problems 5. Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia, Sandra Baker Morissette, Stella Bitran, and David H. Barlow 6. Specific and Social Phobia, Randi E. McCabe, Andrea R. Ashbaugh, and Martin M. Antony 7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Laura Campbell-Sills and Timothy A. Brown 8. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Steven Taylor, Jonathan S. Abramowitz, and Dean McKay 9. Exposure to Trauma in Adults, Maria Steenkamp, Carmen P. McLean, Kimberly A. Arditte, and Brett T. Litz 10. Depression, David J. A. Dozois and Keith S. Dobson 11. Obesity and Eating Disorders, Linda W. Craighead and Lisa Smith 12. Couple Distress, Brian V. Abbott and Douglas K. Snyder 13. Schizophrenia, Sarah Pratt and Kim T. Mueser 14. Substance Use Disorders, Jalie A. Tucker, James G. Murphy, and Stefan G. Kertesz 15. Personality Disorders, Thomas A. Widiger and Jennifer Ruth Lowe 16. Impulse Control Disorders, David F. Tolin and Samantha Morrison17. Insomnia, Josée Savard, Marie-Hélène Savard, and Charles M. Morin