In this authoritative and accessible introduction to the field, T.W. Richards provides a comprehensive overview of modern clinical psychology. Drawing on the latest research and clinical experience, Richards covers a wide range of topics from diagnosis and assessment to treatment and therapy techniques. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a student of psychology, this book is an essential resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.