Handbook of Lifespan Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Pregnancy, childbirth, childhood, adolescence and aging can be beset with adverse changes in psychobiology and behavior. Handbook of Lifespan Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Childhood, Adolescence, Pregnancy, Adulthood, and Aging will better readers’ understanding of a variety of conditions and the applicability of CBT therapy as a treatment. Featuring chapters on postnatal anxiety and depression, social phobias, insomnia, and dysmorphia, this volume discusses in detail the use of cognitive behavioral therapies on the treatment of these issues affecting individuals at the start and end of their lives. With expert authors from the clinical field, this book has applicability for behavioral scientists, psychologists, cognitive and behavioral neuroscientists, and anyone working to better understand and treat using cognitive behavioral therapies. Summarizes cognitive behavioral therapies for a variety of conditions Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, dictionary, and summary Covers anxiety, depression, addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more Includes conditions in pregnancy, childbirth, children, and adolescents Discusses pharmacological contraindications Identifies appropriate interventions across the lifespan