Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy

<p><i>Global Mental Health and Psychotherapy: Adapting Psychotherapy for Low- and </i><i>Middle-</i><i>Income Countries</i> takes a detailed look at how psychotherapies can be adapted and implemented in low- and middle-income countries, while also illuminating the challenges and how to overcome them. The book addresses the conceptual framework underlying global mental health and psychotherapy, focusing on the importance of task-shifting, a common-elements approach, rigorous supervision, and the scaling up of psychotherapies. Specific psychotherapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and collaborative care are given in-depth coverage, as is working with special populations, such as children and adolescents, pregnant women, refugees, and the elderly. </p> <p>In addition, treatment strategies for common disorders, such as depression, anxiety and stress, and substance abuse are covered, as are strategies for more severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.</p><ul> <li>Provides adapted psychotherapy strategies for low- and middle-income countries</li> <li>Looks at special considerations for particular disorders and populations</li> <li>Covers the treatment of both common and severe mental health problems</li> <li>Focuses on task-shifting, a common-elements approach and scaling of psychotherapies</li> <li>Addresses cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and schema therapy</li></ul>