Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy

Adapting Psychotherapy for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Counselling, Clinical Psychology
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Author: ISBN: 9780128149331
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: February 12, 2019
Imprint: Academic Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780128149331
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: February 12, 2019
Imprint: Academic Press
Language: English

Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy: Adapting Psychotherapy for Low- and *Middle-*Income Countries takes a detailed look at how psychotherapies can be adapted and implemented in low- and middle-income countries, while also illuminating the challenges and how to overcome them. The book addresses the conceptual framework underlying global mental health and psychotherapy, focusing on the importance of task-shifting, a common-elements approach, rigorous supervision, and the scaling up of psychotherapies. Specific psychotherapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and collaborative care are given in-depth coverage, as is working with special populations, such as children and adolescents, pregnant women, refugees, and the elderly.

In addition, treatment strategies for common disorders, such as depression, anxiety and stress, and substance abuse are covered, as are strategies for more severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.

  • Provides adapted psychotherapy strategies for low- and middle-income countries
  • Looks at special considerations for particular disorders and populations
  • Covers the treatment of both common and severe mental health problems
  • Focuses on task-shifting, a common-elements approach and scaling of psychotherapies
  • Addresses cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and schema therapy
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Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy: Adapting Psychotherapy for Low- and *Middle-*Income Countries takes a detailed look at how psychotherapies can be adapted and implemented in low- and middle-income countries, while also illuminating the challenges and how to overcome them. The book addresses the conceptual framework underlying global mental health and psychotherapy, focusing on the importance of task-shifting, a common-elements approach, rigorous supervision, and the scaling up of psychotherapies. Specific psychotherapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and collaborative care are given in-depth coverage, as is working with special populations, such as children and adolescents, pregnant women, refugees, and the elderly.

In addition, treatment strategies for common disorders, such as depression, anxiety and stress, and substance abuse are covered, as are strategies for more severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.

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