A practical approach to cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents

This volume discusses adolescent mental health concerns in non-Western contexts and situations, ranging from common mental disorders to building life skills.

It combines previous literature and empirical work on various disorders to provide a comprehensive account of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for adolescents.

The volume covers a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from anxiety to affective disorders and other associated disorders.

It gives a practical guide to the management of disorders with specific focus on case vignettes, outlining session details and specific techniques to be used throughout the intervention plan.

A detailed appendix elaborating various CBT techniques is included in the volume.

It presumes a basic understanding and training in mental health care and psychotherapy and is useful for professionals: psychologists, counsellors, paediatricians and other practitioners in the field of mental health.

It is also useful as a text for courses in health psychology,clinical psychology, adolescent medicine and adolescent psychology.