Auteur : Taylor, Steven 1960- / Asmundson, Gordon J.G.

Maison d'édition : Guilford Press

Date de publication : 2004

Collation : xv, 299 p.

ISBN : 1572309989

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. What is health anxiety? -- 2. Body and mind : biological and cognitive factors -- 3. Behavioral factors and their consequences -- 4. Learning experiences and the development of health anxiety -- 5. Treatments : a review of research -- 6. Assessment and case formulation -- 7. Cognitive-behavioral therapy : an overview -- 8. Treatment engagement strategies -- 9. Cognitive interventions -- 10. Behavioral methods -- 11. Stress management -- 12. Extending and maintaining treatment gains -- Appendices : Instruments for assessing health anxiety -- References -- Index

Résumé : Grounded in current theory and treatment research, this highly practical book presents a comprehensive framework for assessing and treating health anxiety, including full-blown and milder (subclinical) forms of hypochondriasis. The current state of knowledge about these prevalent and costly problems is reviewed, and assessment methods and empirically supported treatments described. Clear, step-by-step recommendations are provided for engaging patients or clients, implementing carefully planned cognitive and behavioral interventions, and troubleshooting potential pitfalls. Important advances in pharmacotherapy for persons with health anxiety disorders are also discussed. Enhancing the utility of this clinician- and student-friendly resource are numerous case examples and sample dialogues, quick-reference tables and boxed material, and over 20 reproducible handouts and assessment forms.

Mots-clés : Hypocondrie / Thérapie cognitive

Cote : WM 178 T246t 2004