Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health, Revised Edition

by Norcross, John C.; Santrock, John W.; Campbell, Linda F.; Smith, Thomas P.; Sommer, Robert; Zuckerman, Edward L.

• ISBN13: 9781572308398
• ISBN10: 1572308397
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-22
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Keeping pace with the ever-changing world of self-help, the revised and expanded edition of this indispensable reference helps consumers and professionals distinguish high-quality self-help resources from those that are misleading, inaccurate, or even harmful. The number of resources reviewed has increased by more than 60%, to over 1,000 self-help books, autobiographies, and popular films. Ratings now embody the collective wisdom of more than 3,000 mental health professionals. Supplementing their eight national studies, the authors also describe and evaluate hundreds of Internet sites and provide valuable listings of self-help and support groups. The volume is organized around 36 frequently encountered clinical problems and life challenges, with entirely new chapters covering posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, youth violence, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and suicide. The concluding chapter delineates 11 key strategies for selecting an effective self-help resource.

Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

Author Biography

John C. Norcross, PhD, is professor and former chair of psychology at the University of Scranton and a clinical psychologist in part-time independent practice.

John W. Santrock, PhD, is professor and former chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Linda F. Campbell, PhD, is associate professor and director of the training clinic in the Department of Counseling and Human Development at the University of Georgia.

Thomas P. Smith, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in the Counseling Center at the University of Scranton and in independent part-time practice.

Robert Sommer, PhD, is professor and former chair of psychology at the University of California, Davis.

Edward L. Zuckerman, PhD, a clinical psychologist and independent practitioner, is a consultant to the Social Security Disability Determination Division.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Self-Help in Mental Health	1	(15)
Self-Help Resources	2	(8)
Eight National Studies	10	(1)
One to Five Stars and a Dagger	11	(2)
How This Book Is Organized	13	(1)
Using This Book Effectively	13	(2)
Abuse	15	(19)
Self-Help Books	18	(6)
Autobiographies	24	(1)
Films	25	(2)
Internet Resources	27	(5)
National Support Groups	32	(2)
Addictive Disorders	34	(19)
Self-Help Books	36	(6)
Autobiographies	42	(2)
Films	44	(4)
Internet Resources	48	(3)
National Support Groups	51	(2)
Adult Development	53	(9)
Self-Help Books	53	(5)
Autobiographies	58	(1)
Films	59	(1)
Internet Resources	60	(2)
Aging	62	(11)
Self-Help Books	62	(5)
Autobiographies	67	(1)
Films	68	(1)
Internet Resources	69	(3)
National Support Groups	72	(1)
Anger	73	(7)
Self-Help Books	73	(5)
Internet Resources	78	(2)
Anxiety Disorders	80	(14)
Self-Help Books	80	(7)
Autobiographies	87	(1)
Films	88	(1)
Internet Resources	89	(4)
National Support Groups	93	(1)
Assertiveness	94	(6)
Self-Help Books	94	(5)
Internet Resources	99	(1)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder	100	(10)
Self-Help Books	102	(3)
Autobiographies	105	(1)
Internet Resources	105	(3)
National Support Groups	108	(2)
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression)	110	(8)
Self-Help Books	111	(1)
Autobiographies	112	(2)
Internet Resources	114	(3)
National Support Groups	117	(1)
Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders	118	(9)
Self-Help Books	120	(1)
Autobiographies	121	(1)
Films	122	(2)
Internet Resources	124	(3)
Career Development	127	(8)
Self-Help Books	127	(4)
Internet Resources	131	(4)
Child Development and Parenting	135	(15)
Self-Help Books	137	(7)
Films	144	(2)
Internet Resources	146	(4)
Communication and People Skills	150	(11)
Self-Help Books	150	(9)
Films	159	(1)
Internet Resources	159	(2)
Death and Grieving	161	(18)
Self-Help Books	161	(9)
Autobiographies	170	(2)
Films	172	(3)
Internet Resources	175	(2)
National Support Groups	177	(2)
Dementia/Alzheimer's	179	(8)
Self-Help Books	181	(1)
Autobiographies	182	(1)
Films	183	(1)
Internet Resources	184	(2)
National Support Groups	186	(1)
Depression	187	(15)
Self-Help Books	187	(8)
Autobiographies	195	(2)
Films	197	(1)
Internet Resources	198	(3)
National Support Groups	201	(1)
Divorce	202	(12)
Self-Help Books	202	(6)
Films	208	(2)
Internet Resources	210	(3)
National Support Groups	213	(1)
Eating Disorders	214	(11)
Self-Help Books	214	(6)
Autobiographies	220	(1)
Films	220	(1)
Internet Resources	221	(2)
National Support Groups	223	(2)
Families and Stepfamilies	225	(13)
Self-Help Books	225	(6)
Films	231	(3)
Internet Resources	234	(2)
National Support Groups	236	(2)
Infant Development and Parenting	238	(8)
Self-Help Books	239	(4)
Internet Resources	243	(3)
Love and Intimacy	246	(11)
Self-Help Books	246	(7)
Films	253	(1)
Internet Resources	254	(3)
Marriage	257	(8)
Self-Help Books	257	(5)
Internet Resources	262	(2)
National Support Groups	264	(1)
Men's Issues	265	(12)
Self-Help Books	267	(3)
Films	270	(2)
Internet Resources	272	(3)
National Support Groups	275	(2)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	277	(6)
Self-Help Books	278	(2)
Autobiographies	280	(1)
Films	280	(1)
Internet Resources	280	(1)
National Support Groups	281	(2)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	283	(10)
Self-Help Books	283	(4)
Autobiographies	287	(1)
Films	288	(1)
Internet Resources	289	(2)
National Support Groups	291	(2)
Pregnancy	293	(10)
Self-Help Books	293	(4)
Films	297	(1)
Internet Resources	298	(4)
National Support Groups	302	(1)
Schizophrenia	303	(11)
Self-Help Books	305	(2)
Autobiographies	307	(3)
Films	310	(1)
Internet Resources	311	(2)
National Support Groups	313	(1)
Self-Management and Self-Enhancement	314	(14)
Self-Help Books	314	(12)
Internet Resources	326	(2)
Sexuality	328	(14)
Self-Help Books	328	(6)
Films	334	(1)
Internet Resources	335	(4)
National Support Groups	339	(3)
Spiritual and Existential Concerns	342	(8)
Self-Help Books	342	(6)
Internet Resources	348	(2)
Stress Management and Relaxation	350	(7)
Self-Help Books	351	(4)
Internet Resources	355	(2)
Suicide	357	(7)
Self-Help Books	357	(2)
Autobiographies	359	(1)
Films	360	(1)
Internet Resources	361	(2)
National Support Groups	363	(1)
Teenagers and Parenting	364	(12)
Self-Help Books	366	(4)
Films	370	(3)
Internet Resources	373	(2)
National Support Groups	375	(1)
Weight Management	376	(9)
Self-Help Books	377	(4)
Autobiographies	381	(1)
Internet Resources	382	(1)
National Support Groups	383	(2)
Women's Issues	385	(14)
Self-Help Books	387	(5)
Autobiographies	392	(1)
Films	393	(2)
Internet Resources	395	(3)
National Support Groups	398	(1)
Violent Youth	399	(7)
Self-Help Books	399	(3)
Autobiographies	402	(1)
Films	403	(1)
Internet Resources	404	(2)
Strategies for Selecting Self-Help Resources	406	(7)
Appendix A. The Eight National Studies	413	(6)
Appendix B. Ratings of Self-Help Books in the National Studies	419	(18)
Appendix C. Ratings of Autobiographies in the National Studies	437	(4)
Appendix D. Ratings of Films in the National Studies	441	(6)
References	447	(4)
Author and Title Index	451	(11)
Subject Index	462