The Evidence-Based Practice Methods, Models, and Tools for Mental Health Professionals

by Stout, Chris E.; Hayes, Randy A.

• ISBN13: 9780471467472
• ISBN10: 0471467472
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-11-04
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), a trend started in the medical community, is rapidly becoming of critical importance to the mental health profession as insurance companies begin to offer preferential pay to organizations using it. Featuring contributions from top researchers in the field, this groundbreaking book covers everything from what EBP is and its relevance to behavioural health to specific models for application and implementation, building best practice protocols, and evaluating bottom-line effectiveness in your organization.

Author Biography

CHRIS E. STOUT, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and clinical professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. He is the first Chief of Psychological Services for the Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health of Illinois, and holds an academic appointment at the Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. He has written, edited, or coauthored twenty-nine books and is the editor of Wiley's new Getting Started series.

RANDY A. HAYES, PhD, is the director of quality assurance for Sinnissippi Centers, Inc., Dixon, Illinois. With experience in both child welfare and behavioral health, he has thirty years' experience in human services and holds multiple certifications in addition to being a licensed clinical professional counselor.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Mary Cesare-Murphy
Acknowledgments	xi
Authors' Bios	xiii
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices	1	(9)
Randy A. Hayes
Evidence-Based Practices in Supported Employment	10	(21)
Lisa A. Razzano
Judith A. Cook
Assertive Community Treatment	31	(25)
Susan J. Boust
Melody C. Kuhns
Lynette Studer
Evidence-Based Family Services for Adults with Severe Mental Illness	56	(29)
Thomas C. Jewell
William R. McFarlane
Lisa Dixon
David J. Miklowitz
Evidence-Based Psychopharmacotherapy: Medication Guidelines and Algorithms	85	(24)
Sy Atezaz Saeed
Psychosocial Rehabilitation	109	(44)
James H. Zahniser
Evidence-Based Practices for People with Serious Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders	153	(24)
Patrick W. Corrigan
Stanley G. McCracken
Cathy McNeilly
Evidence-Based Treatments for Children and Adolescents	177	(22)
John S. Lyons
Purva H. Rawal
Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses and Evidence-Based Practice Research	199	(21)
E. Sally Rogers
Marianne Farkas
William A. Anthony
Evidence-Based Psychosocial Practices: Past, Present, and Future	220	(24)
Timothy J. Bruce
William C. Sanderson
Controversies and Caveats	244	(11)
Chris E. Stout
Evaluating Readiness to Implement Evidence-Based Practice	255	(25)
Randy A. Hayes
How to Start with Your Agency, Practice, or Facility	280	(26)
Randy A. Hayes
Build Your Own Best Practice Protocols	306	(27)
Randy A. Hayes
Appendix: Resources and Sample Treatment Plans	333	(8)
Author Index	341	(14)
Subject Index	355