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A comprehensive resource for mental health professionals--now in a fully revised and updated tenth edition. The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the gold standard for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the pharmacological treatment of mental health conditions. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians and students with the basic terminology and models of psychopharmacology. This fully revised and updated tenth edition provides essential information on medications and treatment options, and includes the latest research on side effects, contraindications, and efficacy of all major medications prescribed for mental health disorders. This handbook makes it simple to: Get the facts about drug interactions and side effects Find out how medications affect adults, children, and adolescents differently Learn how different cultures view medical treatment--vital information for anyone treating clients from a variety of backgrounds Discontinue medication safely when needed The book also includes new material on novel and emerging medications, ethnopsychopharmacology, genomic testing, and psychopharmacology with older adults. This comprehensive guide to psychopharmacology has been adopted as a textbook at universities nationwide and is an important resource for every therapist's library.

External influences like social media, wellness culture, and hustle culture pressure us to strive toward unrealistic goals that leave us feeling anxious, burned out, and like we're never enough. In this groundbreaking book, clinical psychologist Paula Freedman guides readers to move beyond toxic striving--the relentless pursuit of perfection, societal ideals, and external validation at the expense of their physical, mental, and emotional health--and instead turn inward for guidance. Using the skills outlined in this timely guide, readers will gain the insight needed to reconnect with their true values, reclaim their mental health, and live by their own rules.

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often struggle with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, feelings of shame, and self-destructive behaviors. This compassionate guided journal offers a constructive, personalized, and ultimately healing approach to managing symptoms. Through the act of writing, readers will gain insight into the four elements of BPD--emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships--and find tools to balance emotions, reverse unhealthy habits, and cultivate self-compassion.

Women and girls are often taught that anger is an unacceptable emotion. As a result, women are more likely than men to direct anger inward, leading to self-critical inner dialogue, as well as a host of physical and mental health issues. In this much-needed guide, a clinical psychologist and somatic therapist reveals how anger creates stress in the body and mind, and offers women body-based practices and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to release anger for greater health, vitality, and purpose.

In the not-so-distant past, autistic children were taught that their neurodivergent traits were unacceptable. As a result, many learned to "mask" at a young age--which has led to higher levels of stress, burnout, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and depression in adulthood. Written by a therapist who is also autistic, this neurodiversity-affirming workbook guides the reader to unmask, and provides the tools and skills needed to thrive authentically and succeed in a neurotypical world.

In our image-obsessed and success-driven world, many teens struggle with feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, and low self-esteem. Written by teen mental health expert Lisa Schab--author of Put Your Worries Here--this guided journal offers fun, creative, and hands-on tools grounded in evidence-based psychology to help teens quiet their inner critic, build unshakable confidence, raise self-esteem, and develop self-love.

People in romantic relationships with narcissists or psychopaths often feel manipulated, exploited, and abused. They may even develop trauma bonds with their abuser--simply out of fear and an instinct to survive. Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths draws on the latest innovative research to help readers to heal from trauma bonds, gain the courage needed to draw boundaries, and break free from manipulation and gaslighting for good.

People suffering from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) have endured not just one traumatic event, but several--often spanning their entire lives and leading to symptoms as varied and severe as relationship problems, depression, substance abuse, suicidality, and physical illness. Drawing on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), polyvagal theory, and other proven-effective modalities, this powerful yet accessible workbook will help readers process and manage their intense emotions, free themselves from self-destructive behaviors, and feel more stable--and safe--in the present.

Breakups are often devastating, and can leave teens at a significant risk for depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation and hopelessness. The Teen Breakup Survival Guide walks teen readers through all stages of a breakup, and offers 9 key skills to help teens balance emotions, supercharge self-compassion, reframe negative thinking, and improve communication skills--so they can navigate breakups with self-love, understanding, and confidence.

Teens living with depression often struggle with loneliness, lack of motivation, self-doubt, and negativity. Written by a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health, this engaging guide offers an array of prompts, quizzes, exercises, and other activities to jumpstart teens' motivation and turn damaging thoughts and behaviors into positive outlooks and actions that lead to a more promising future.

Grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this compassionate workbook helps female survivors of childhood sexual abuse identify their trauma triggers, balance emotions, and cultivate self-efficacy and self-awareness. With this gentle guide, readers will also learn how to develop positive coping strategies, discover what is truly important to them, set goals, and build hope for the future.

Intuitive Eating is a groundbreaking approach to nutrition that recognizes the body's natural hunger cues and signals. Structured around the 10 principles of intuitive eating, this comprehensive professional manual gives psychotherapists, dieticians, and nutritionists session-by-session techniques to teach clients how to implement the core tenets of intuitive eating, and promote a healthy and nourishing relationship to food.

As our world becomes increasingly uncertain, mental health issues have increased dramatically, and the need for accessible, effective treatment has never been greater. This flagship acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) workbook outlines a comprehensive set of core skills to help readers build resilience in the face of uncertainty, and heal the psychological and emotional pain keeping them from living a meaningful, fulfilling life. Whether it's anxiety, sadness, anger, numbness, or grief, readers can rely on ACT to provide genuine and lasting relief.

In this highly anticipated guide for clinicians, psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson outlines her unique approach to treating adult children who grew up with emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parents. In this comprehensive manual, clinicians will find powerful insights to help their clients heal the emotional wounds created by their parents, move on from feelings of loneliness and abandonment, decrease reactivity to emotionally immature behavior, find healthy ways to meet their own emotional needs, and rediscover their true selves.

Estrangement from one or both parents--even by choice--can take a huge emotional and psychological toll. Guilt or questioning the decision, and trouble with setting or keeping boundaries can prevent a person from thriving and finding peace. This compassionate workbook offers proven-effective strategies to help readers accept their decision, heal emotional wounds, and develop healthy and supportive relationships as they move forward in their lives.

Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts is a compassionate guide for new moms, offering evidence-based strategies to overcome anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and alarming thoughts. Jenny Yip, PsyD, who has personal experience with postpartum OCD, shares practical exercises, heartfelt stories, and the latest research to help new mothers worry less, stress less, and connect more with their babies. This groundbreaking book provides a toolbox for all moms to restore wellness and build a strong bond with their child.

Moral injury happens when a person's core values and beliefs are violated. These injuries are so deep and lasting, it can feel as if the person has been spiritually wounded in their very "soul," resulting in feelings of hopelessness and anger. This compassionate guided journal features an evidence-based writing program for healing moral injury, so readers can transform pain and powerlessness into peace, purpose, and possibility.

Written by a psychologist and based on the most effective couples therapy practices, The Couple Skills Workbook teaches readers how to boost their "relationship IQ" by cultivating greater self-awareness, as well as increased awareness of their partner's needs. With this essential how-to, readers will learn how to navigate conflict, reconnect after fights, nurture intimacy, and build a solid foundation for a lasting and loving relationship.

Anxiety has many faces. It can look like chronic avoidance, dwelling on the past, fear of uncertainty, reassurance seeking, catastrophic thinking, or fear of losing control. This is What Anxiety Looks Like dives right into relatable case studies, using a story-based approach to help readers overcome the 13 most common causes of anxiety, so they can live their lives with less worry and fear.

Children face a number of anxiety-inducing challenges every day--from school to extracurricular activities to making friends. The good news is that kids can also learn to turn their overly anxious thoughts into curiosity, determination, and bravery. Built on the solid foundations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)--yet cleverly disguised as fun, kid-focused games and activities--this workbook is designed to help children ages 5 to 9 discover the not-so-scary world around them, and channel all that energy away from fear and worry--and toward courage and confidence.

People with co-occurring anxiety and depression often struggle with intense emotions, intrusive thoughts, obsessive rumination, and low mood. This workbook offers a powerful and innovative approach blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and meditation to help readers find emotional balance, gain distance from negative thoughts, soothe anxiety, feel more confident and assertive, and improve their overall mood and outlook on life.

Today's kids face unprecedented challenges, and often struggle with anxiety and worry as a result. This engaging workbook is packed with fun and creative activities based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)--a proven-effective treatment in reducing anxiety in children--this fully illustrated workbook teaches kids ages 5 to 12 how to cope with chronic worry and stress by developing a flexible mindset. With this kid-friendly guide, children will feel empowered and more confident to face their fears and live joyfully.

Highly sensitive people (HSP) in their teens struggle mightily with their own amplified feelings, as well as being perceived as "different" from their peers. In The Highly Sensitive Teen, an expert with more than thirty years' experience working with adolescents teaches teens essential skills to cope with high sensitivity, interact well with others, set healthy boundaries, and embrace their hidden powers so they can achieve their goals and thrive.

Full of invitations to reflect, writing and meditative practices, and gentle affirmations, The Pregnancy and Baby Loss Guided Journal offers readers a safe space to honor their child; process difficult thoughts and feelings; and heal from miscarriage, stillbirth, or other reproductive loss. In this compassionate journal, readers will learn to develop self-compassion, manage raw emotions in healthy ways, and rediscover hope as they move forward in their lives.

Black children who've experienced systemic racism are more likely to experience stress, anger, anxiety, and depression--all of which can negatively impact their school life, home, and community. In this much-needed resource, race and mental health expert Erlanger Turner offers parents evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help their kids cope with race-based stress and promote resilience and healing.

When a family member or spouse is struggling with a serious mental illness, readers need practical tools right now. Written by a husband-and-wife team--and drawing on their own lived experience navigating mental illness together--this much-needed guide offers compassionate advice and effective strategies to help readers support their loved one in a crisis, make room for self-care, and create shared goals for recovery.

Whether or not we share our story with others, processing past experiences by writing them down on paper lets us see our trauma in new and more transformative ways. This compassionate guided journal offers powerful exercises, prompts, and write-to-heal techniques grounded in neuroscience to help readers recognize patterns of trauma from their childhood and build resilience by rewriting their brain's internal story.

Combining cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive remediation therapy (CRT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), The Psychosis Workbook offers a targeted approach to help individuals manage their symptoms, sustain their recovery, and achieve better mental health.

Manifestation--also known as the law of attraction--is the act of mentally visualizing one's success. The concept has gained tremendous popularity in mainstream and social media. But for trauma survivors, successful manifestation first involves healing from the pain of the past. Heal Your Past to Manifest Your Future teaches a trauma-informed manifesting approach to help readers regulate their nervous system; reparent their inner child; rewire their brain to release emotional blocks; and achieve the abundance, happiness, and success they deserve.

Victims of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting often experience overwhelming feelings of shame, guilt, humiliation, and a belief that they are fundamentally flawed as a person. Survivors of this abuse need tools to heal and rebuild their sense of self-worth. This powerful workbook teaches readers proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to heal from narcissistic abuse, regulate emotions, set effective boundaries, and build healthy relationships.