What Works for Whom?, First Edition

Anthony Roth, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the application of psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions across the full range of client presentations. The focus of his clinical work has been with adults suffering mental health problems in both hospital and community settings. His research interests lie in the evaluation of psychological therapies and the application of research findings to clinical practice. He combines a clinical role in the National Health Service (UK) with an academic appointment at University College London, where he is Clinical Tutor with the Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.

Introduction. Defining the Psychotherapies. Translating Research into Practice: Methodological Considerations. Psychotherapy Research, Funding and Evidence-Based Practice. Depression. Bipolar Disorder. Anxiety Disorders I: Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia. Anxiety Disorders II: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Anxiety Disorders III: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Eating Disorders. Schizophrenia. Personality Disorders. Alcohol Dependency and Abuse. Sexual Dysfunctions. Counseling and Primary Care Interventions. The Psychological Treatment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders. Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions with Older People. The Relationship between Outcome and Therapist Training, Experience and Technique. Conclusions and Implications.