Treating Health Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach - Hardcover

"Taylor and Asmundson do a commendable job of carefully reviewing many of the most common cognitive distortions and review many of the related catastrophic images associated with such distortions....Both within the text and in its appendix, the authors provide a wealth of diagnostic and assessment instruments that can be of great benefit to those working, or wishing to work, in this area....This text could be easily included in any graduate clinical psychology training program which includes courses in behavioral medicine....The book's strengths include its thoroughness and provision of various scales, procedures, strategies and guidelines to deal with health anxious patients. Primarily aimed at adults, the procedures and treatment strategies are easily and directly applicable to children and adolescents."-- (02/15/2004) "A comprehensive overview of the nature, assessment, and treatment of health anxiety disorders....Makes an extremely important contribution to the literature by providing the first published book on the treatment of health anxiety disorders. The CBT strategies outlined in the text and illustrated by numerous case examples, sample dialogue, and reproducible handouts and assessment questionnaires make this text an invaluable resource for practicing clinicians and students alike."-- (02/15/2004) "This is a well-written book....a useful tool for those of us who invariably will face such cases in our professional lifethe 'difficult-to-treat patients'....It is an easy-to-read book that would make a valuable addition to any clinician's personal library."-- (02/15/2004) "A valuable summary of background and treatment information on a disruptive condition. It is highly recommended, particularly for the CBT-oriented practitioner."-- (02/15/2004) "A very impressive, practical, and comprehensive book that is up to date and addresses the challenges in treating health anxiety, including hypochondriasis. It is rich with examples of how health anxiety presents in different patients and provides numerous practical techniques that are easily adapted into clinical practice."-- (02/15/2004) "This excellent volume provides a comprehensive, scholarly, and well-organized discussion of health anxiety, rigorously addressing both what we know and don't know about it. Treatment is discussed in a way that is both conceptually elegant and practically useful. Filling a gap in the literature, this is an extremely valuable resource for the student and the clinician interested in learning about health anxiety and its treatment."--Arthur J. Barsky, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School "Taylor and Asmundson, two of the most respected experts on this topic, have assembled the world's first book on treating health anxiety and hypochondriasis. The authors have achieved a perfect balance between reviewing the available research, setting forth a coherent theoretical framework, and providing detailed, practical advice for clinicians. This comprehensive book is rich in clinical case material, and is filled with helpful tables and handouts. It is ideal for practitioners, researchers, and students with an interest in health anxiety. All future books on health anxiety will surely be measured against this outstanding text."--Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada "Taylor and Asmundson have written a unique, state-of-the-art, and truly evidence-based book in which empirical findings and clinical applications are linked in an exemplary fashion. A wealth of information is provided on understanding and treating health anxiety and hypochondriasis from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. The book's message is aptly conveyed by its clear presentation of research summaries, practical guidelines, and case illustrations. Both researchers and clinicians will find this book a real asset. It may also serve as a comprehensive text for advanced students, interns, and residents in mental health disciplines."--Theo K. Bouman, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Groningen, The Netherlands