Clinical Psychology

This book gives an accessible overview of the theories an practices of clinical psychology. It is designed to help professionals and students evaluate the merits of popular practices in clinical psychology, and differentiate those that can stand up to the rigours of science from those that cannot. It reviews widely used therapies for various forms of mental illness, abnormality, personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, hallucinations and delusions. It also illustrates recent achievements in the field and outlines perspectives for further applications in research and treatment. This book will be a highly valuable reference tool for psychology students and anyone considering training as a clinical psychologist to gain a realistic understanding of this dynamics and changing field.