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出版Guilford Publications, 2000-09-01
主題Psychology / Clinical Psychology
ISBN15723050619781572305069
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=G-pftAEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Self-help materials have become a prime source of psychological advice for millions of Americans. While many self-help resources provide high-quality information, others may be misleading, inaccurate, or even harmful. This indispensable volume reveals which are the good ones, which are the bad ones, and why. Based on the results of 5 acclaimed national studies involving over 2,500 mental health professionals, the book reviews and rates 600+ self-help books, autobiographies, and popular films. In addition, hundreds of Internet sites are described and evaluated by a clinical psychologist, and valuable listings are provided of national and online support groups. The concluding chapter presents practical guidelines for selecting an effective self-help resource. Addressing 28 of the most prevalent clinical disorders and life challenges-- from ADHD, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders, to marital problems and mood disorders, to weight management and women's issues/m-/this timely book will be tremendously useful to consumers and professionals alike.