The series Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice provides readers with practical evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common disorders seen in clinical practice in a compact, reader-friendly manner.
Clinical Vignette Carlos, a 39-year-old IT systems analyst with no psychiatric history, was referred for mental health assessment by his PCP during the COVID-19 pandemic due to complaints of anxiety, poor focus, trouble staying on task, and increased difficulty in keeping up with his workload. His PCP was contemplating initiating antidepressant treatment, concerned that the […]
Dr. Jennifer Birdsall reviews clinical approaches to address psychologist referrals for challenging behaviors in long-term care (residential) settings and how to best support interdisciplinary, person-centered plans of care. She reviews key concepts in successful nonpharmacological behavior management, as well as strategies to facilitate staff education, buy-in, and execution of recommended treatment interventions. Strategies for overcoming […]