A Guide to Assessments That Work

The need for evidence-based practice in mental health services is becoming clearer by the day and, until recently, the trend of emphasizing services with supporting empirical evidence has been almost exclusively limited to a focus on treatment options. A Guide to Assessments That Work fills a void in the professional literature by addressing the critical role that assessment plays in providing evidence-based mental health services.

About the Author

John Hunsley is a Professor of Psychology in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, and is a Fellow of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards and the Canadian Psychological Association. He has served as a journal editor, an editorial board member for several journals, and an editorial consultant for many journals in psychology. He has published over 130 articles, chapters, and books related to evidence-based psychological practice, psychological assessment, and professional issues. Eric Mash is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Society. He has served as an editor, editorial board member, and consultant for many scientific and professional journals; and has written and edited many books and journal articles related to child and adolescent mental health, assessment, and treatment.