This study deals with the prevention of psychological problems which are of central concern to those who fund and develop health, social and educational services for children, adolescents and their families.

Beginning with a set of conceptual frameworks for practice, this book gives guidance on the management of problems commonly encountered in clinical work with children and adolescents, drawing on best practice in the fields of clinical psychology and family therapy. It will be useful to practitioners, and clinical psychologists in training.

A concise, empirically-based study of the types of psychological treatments effective for common psychological problems in childhood and adolescence.

Provides a source of guidance on a range of issues associated with conducting evidence based practice in adult mental health. This book is useful for clinical psychologists in training, helping them to build the necessary skills to complete a clinical placement in the field of adult mental health.

Presents a clear and in-depth account of abnormal psychology. It focuses on both clincial descriptions, using illustrative case studies at the beginning of each section, and on the implications of major perspectives.

Offers a review of research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy and psychological interventions with children, adolescents, adults, people in later life, and people with intellectual and pervasive developmental disabilities. This title is intended for psychotherapists, service managers, policymakers, and researchers.

Provides social work and health professionals who work with children, adolescents and their families with information on children's problems. This guide is designed for use in assessment and intervention with clients and in planning training or therapeutic programmes, and can also be used for teaching purposes.

The brilliantly funny Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Alan Carr tells his life story in his own words, from growing up in a football-mad family in Northampton to his rise as one of Britain's best-loved comedians.

Famed for his gentle innocence and brilliant observational wit, comedian Alan Carr describes his childhood growing up in a football-mad family in Northampton and his rise to become one of Britain's best-loved comedians.

Aims to equip clinical psychologists in training with the skills necessary to complete a clinical placement in the field of intellectual disability.

Family Therapy is a well-established modality of psychotherapy recognized by the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). It is based on the idea that the behaviour of individuals and families is influenced and maintained by the way other individuals and systems interact with them.