Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health (The Clinician's Toolbox) - Softcover

Self-help materials have become a prime source of psychological advice for millions of Americans. While many self-help resources provide high-quality information and support, others may be misleading, inaccurate, or even harmful. This indispensable volume reveals which are the good ones, which are the bad ones, and why. Based on the results of 5 national studies involving over 2,500 mental health professionals, the book reviews and rates 600+ self-help books, autobiographies, and popular films.
In addition, hundreds of helpful Internet sites are described and evaluated by a clinical psychologist, and valuable listings are provided of national and online support groups. The concluding chapter presents practical guidelines for selecting an effective self-help resource. Addressing 28 of the most prevalent clinical disorders and life challenges--from ADHD, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders, to marital problems and mood disorders, to weight management and women's issues--this timely book will be tremendously useful to consumers and professionals alike.

John C. Norcross, PhD, is Professor and former Chair of Psychology at the University of Scranton.
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 licensed psychologist in the Counseling Center at the University of Scranton.
Robert Sommer, PhD, is Professor and former Chair of Psychology at the University of California, Davis.
Edward L. Zuckerman, PhD, a clinical psychologist, teacher, and author, is currently a consultant to the social security Determination Division and Editor of the Clinician's Toolbox series.