The Clinical Psychologist'S Handbook Of Epilepsy: Assessment And Management

The Clinical Psychologist'S Handbook Of Epilepsy: Assessment And Management

Psychological techniques have a major role to play in the treatment and management of epilepsy.The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy is the first comprehensive reference text written specifically from a psychological angle. A team of experts review the latest research and give practical advice for the clinician in areas including neuropsychological assessment, the impact of anti-epileptic medication, behaviour problems in children with epilepsy, and the impact of epilepsy in people with learning disabilities. A practical handbook for all psychologists working in the area, whether new to the field or more experienced,The Clinical Psychologist's Handbook of Epilepsy will also provide a useful resource for research.Review'This book provides a valuable overview of the field for those whose practice might bring them into contact with people with epilepsy. For those already working in the field, the book provides a helpful resume of those areas that complement this particular specialism.' -British Journal of Psychiatry'[This book] provides a highly competent coverage of an important but all too often neglected issue. It is a volume that deserves to be widely read and consulted and the editors are to be congratulated on a job well done.' -British Journal of Health Psychology