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A Clinician's Guide to Working with Problem Gamblers by"Henrietta Bowden-Jones","Sanju George"
Problem gambling is a recognised mental disorder and a significant public health issue internationally. A Clinician’s Guide to Working with Problem Gamblers introduces the reader to the concept of problem gambling as an illness, it describes the current gambling habits and explores the way problem gambling may present in an individual. This guide is the product of a collaboration between two of the country’s most eminent experts on problem gambling as a psychiatric disorder. Bowden-Jones and George bring together contributions from leading clinicians working in the field to provide an outline of the epidemiology, aetiology, research, assessment procedures and treatment practices which are discussed and presented in an accessible and engaging manner. The inclusion of questionnaires and screening tools adds to the ‘hands on’ feel of the book. The book covers a range of topics that clinicians and trainees need in order to review and understand the disorder, including, amongst others: Cognitive behavioural models of problem gambling Psychiatric co-morbidity Family interventions Gambling and women Remote gambling A Clinician’s Guide to Working with Problem Gamblers will be essential reading for mental health professionals working with problem gamblers, as well as those in training, it is a comprehensive reference point on all aspects of this psychiatric condition. It is also aimed at various other groups of people who have an interest in the field of problem gambling, including academics, researchers, policy makers, NHS commissioners, probation officers, other health care professionals, the lay reader and family members of those affected by gambling.
A Clinician's Guide to Working with Problem Gamblers
By:"Henrietta Bowden-Jones","Sanju George"
Published on 2015-02-11 by Routledge
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Ebook Title : A Clinician's Guide to Working with Problem Gamblers
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ISBN_13 Code : 9781317560487
ISBN_10 Code : 1317560485
Book Print Type : BOOK
Rank : 26 for keyword gambling urges
Book Author :"Henrietta Bowden-Jones","Sanju George"
Publisher : Routledge
Book Pages Count : 260
Print Type : BOOK
Book's Categories :"HEALTH & FITNESS"
Books Language : en
Text to Speech Access : ALLOWED
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