Investigating Clinical Psychology

<p><em>Investigating Clinical Psychology</em> takes a deep dive into the field of clinical psychology through the lens of pseudoscience and fringe science. An expert panel of authors honors the role of science in the field while also exploring and guarding against the harms that pseudoscience can cause. </p><p>Clinicians have an ethical duty to provide the best available evidence-based care. Engaging accessible and open-minded in approach this book outlines the distinction between science and pseudoscience in order to prevent the false and often quite harmful effects that pseudoscientific practices can have on patients in need of mental health services. The book covers a variety of topics including harmful therapies purple hat therapies animal-assisted therapies hypnosis and energy medicine. Featuring world-renowned voices from health care specialists to skeptics on the outside of the field gazing in it equips readers with the skills needed to differentiate between pseudoscientific and evidence-based approaches in both study and practice. </p><p>Aligning with many major undergraduate textbooks for easy course integration <i>Investigating Clinical Psychology</i> is valuable supplemental reading in undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical psychology. It is also a beneficial reference for clinicians in practice as well as anyone interested in pseudoscience within the mental health sector.</p>