Early Detection and Cognitive Therapy for People at High Risk of Developing Psychosis

Early Detection and Cognitive Therapy for People at High Risk of Developing Psychosis by Paul French

Written with clinicians in mind, this book demonstrates the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with individuals who are at risk of developing psychosis. Divided into three parts, the book opens with the background to the clinical trial including the rationale for the early intervention strategy, assessment strategies to identify "at risk" groups, and a review of prevention strategies. In Part II the focus is on the application of cognitive therapy for this group. Part III examines strategies for change, as well as specific issues including social isolation and relapse prevention.

“…an easy to read guide…” (Behavioural & Cognitive Psychology, Vol33 2005)

"...well researched, well written and easily understood...of interest to all who work with high-risk adolescents and young adults..." (Intl Jnl of Clinical Practice, June 2004)

"...extremely interesting and highly readable..." (Mental Health Today, September 2004)

"Strong stuff...[the authors] offer some well-researched loyalty truths" (Daily Telegraph, 22nd November 2005)

"...an excellent introduction...illuminating but concise..." (BACP, December 2005)

Paul French is co-ordinator of a specialist clinical team based at Bolton, Salford & Trafford Mental Health Trust offering cognitive interventions for people who are considered at high risk of developing psychosis. He has worked in mental health since 1989 and has always been interested in the provision of services for people with psychosis having worked in a variety of inpatient and community settings. More recently, he has developed a research interest in working with people at high risk of developing psychosis.Hehas published a number of articles relating to early psychosis and particularly the provision of psychological interventions in early psychosis.

Anthony P. Morrison is a reader in psychology at the University of Manchester and is also programme co-ordinator for a specialist programme of care for people with early psychosis in Bolton, Salford & Trafford Mental Health Trust. He has published a number of articles on cognitive therapy for psychosis and experimental studies of cognitive processes in psychosis. He has been involved in a number of treatment trials for cognitive therapy for psychosis and has a special interest in the cognitive theory of and therapy for hearing voices. More recently, he has developed a research interest in working with people at high risk of developing psychosis and the links between trauma and psychosis. He was awarded the May Davidson Award 2002 for his contributions to clinical psychology.

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ISBN 13	9780470863152
ISBN 10	0470863153
Title	Early Detection and Cognitive Therapy for People at High Risk of Developing Psychosis
Author	Paul French
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published	2004-02-10
Number of pages	176
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