This book, which is divided into two parts, illustrates the links between science and practice in modern cognitive behaviour therapy. Part I covers general issues and includes chapters on the evolution of the cognitive behaviour therapy, the complementary interchange between science and practice, the relationship between cognition and effect, and the evaluation and dissemination of cognitive behavioural treatments. Part II addresses specific disorders, including; panic disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, sexual problems, depression, attempted suicide, hypochondriasis, cardiovascular disease, atypical chest pain, and chronic fatigue. Each chapter, written by an acknowledged expert, outlines the cognitive behavioural conceptualization of the disorder, reviews relevant research and describes current behavioural treatment procedures.
Psychological treatments have proved very effective in treating a wide spectrum of psychiatric syndromes, including depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bulimia nervosa, hypochondriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and social phobia. The Science and Practice of Cognitive Behavior Therapy reviews the current literature, provides a useful examination of the science and practice within cognitive behaviour therapy. Both David Clark and Christopher Fairburn are acknowledged experts in the field and have succeeded in bringing together some of the world's foremost authorities in psychiatry. Topics covered include: the scientific foundaitons of cognitive behaviour therapy, efficacy and dissemination of psychological treatments, panic disorders and social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sex therapy, and attempted suicide.
