Treating health anxiety [[electronic resource] ] : a cognitive-behavioral approach / / Steven Taylor, Gordon J.G. Asmundson ; foreword by Adrian Wells

• Autore: Taylor Steven <1960->
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Guilford Press, c2004
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (318 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.85/25
• Soggetto topico: Illness anxiety disorder; Cognitive therapy
• Altri autori: AsmundsonGordon J. G
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-290) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: What is health anxiety? -- Body and mind: biological and cognitive factors -- Behavioral factors and their consequences -- Learning experiences and the development of health anxiety -- Treatments: a review of the research -- Assessment and case formulation -- Cognitive-behavior therapy: an overview -- Treatment engagement strategies -- Cognitive interventions -- Behavioral methods -- Stress management.
• Sommario/riassunto: Grounded in current theory and treatment research, this highly practical book presents a comprehensive framework for assessing and treating health anxiety, including full-blown and milder (subclinical) forms of hypochondriasis. The current state of knowledge about these prevalent and costly problems is reviewed, and assessment methods and empirically supported treatments described. Clear, step-by-step recommendations are provided for engaging patients or clients, implementing carefully planned cognitive and behavioral interventions, and troubleshooting potential pitfalls. Important advanc
• Titolo autorizzato: Treating health anxiety
• ISBN: 1-281-96284-8; 9786611962845; 1-60623-183-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782784703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II