Behavior Change Interventions for Serious Mental Illness: Translating Research into Practice (Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health)

This book describes and addresses the problems of and challenging behaviors displayed by people living with mental health problems using evidence-based interventions based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).It presents step by step guidance for understanding current research on each of the topics and methods to assess and develop evidence-based interventions to alter the problematic behaviors displayed by people living with serious mental illness. Key topics covered in the book include: Current research on theory, nature, and interventions for serious mental illness. Behaviors associated with serious mental illness. Basic principles of behavioral assessment and intervention. Keys concepts in effectively communicating and solving problems with people living with serious mental illness to enhance their own mental health. Step-by-step instructions for professionals in enabling people with serious mental illness to enhance their mental health and quality of life. Resource