Clinical Psychology (2^nd Ed.) Topics in Applied Psychology Series

Clinical Psychology, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and an up-to-date introduction to the field. Written by clinical practitioners and researchers, as well as service users who add their personal stories, the book provides a broad and balanced view of contemporary clinical psychology.

This new edition has been extensively revised throughout and includes a new section on working with people with disabilities and physical health problems. It also includes a new chapter on career choices, and help and advice on how to move forward into clinical psychology training.

The book starts by explaining the core elements of what a clinical psychologist does and the principles of clinical practice, as well as outlining the role of the clinical psychologist within a healthcare team. It goes on to cover issues involved with working with children and families, adult mental health problems, working with people with disabilities and physical health problems, and the use of neuropsychology. The final part of the book explores current professional issues in clinical psychology, the history and future of clinical psychology, and career options.

The integrated and interactive approach, combined with the comprehensive coverage, make this book the ideal companion for undergraduate courses in clinical psychology, and anyone interested in a career in this field. It will also be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the work of a clinical psychologist, including other healthcare professionals.

Introduction G. Davey, N. Lake, A. WhittingtonSection 1: What is Clinical Psychology? 1. What Does a Clinical Psychologist Do? F. Jones, C. Hartley 2. The Art and Science of Psychological Practice N. Lake, A. Whittington 3. Working in Teams – Different Professions, Different Models of Care and the Role of the Clinical Psychologist P. Casares, N. LakeSection 2: Working with Children and Families 4. Working with Children M. John 5. Working with Families G. Lee, R. SinghSection 3: Working with Adults in Psychological Difficulty6. Working with Depression K. Cavanagh, C. Strauss 7. Working with People with Anxiety Disorders A. Moulton-Perkins, A. Whittington, M. Chinery8. Working with People with Psychosis M. Hayward, S. Meddings, J. Harris9. Working with People with Personality Disorders B. Solts, R. Harvey 10. Working with People with Eating Disorders R. Pantke, N. Joughin 11. Working with People with PTSD or Complex Trauma M. Crowley, I. SantosSection 4: Working with People with Disabilities and Physical Health Problems 12. Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities J. Burns 13. Working with People with Physical Health Problems A. Busuttil, A. Moulton Perkins, M. Tuite14. Working with People with Dementia J. Shepard, S. Stapleton, M. Jeal 15. Using Neuropsychology A. Reason, A. Healey, J. RichSection 5: Current Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology16. Clinical Psychology: Past, Present, Future A. Whittington, N. Lake17. Moving Forward into Clinical Psychology C. Strauss, M. John

Graham Davey is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex and former President of the British Psychological Society.

Nick Lake is Senior Clinical Director and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Adrian Whittington is Director of Education and Training and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.