Neurocognitive Interventions in Mental Health Practice (Paperback)

This book provides an in-depth exploration of cognitive changes associated with various mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions and offers evidence-based neurocognitive intervention strategies tailored to each disorder. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and mental health practitioners seeking to integrate cognitive training into therapeutic practice.

Through a case-based approach, this book elucidates the theoretical foundations and practical application of neurocognitive interventions, including cognitive remediation therapy, metacognitive training, compensatory strategy development, and executive function enhancement techniques. Each chapter presents structured intervention plans targeting condition-specific deficits in memory, attention, executive function, processing speed, visuo-spatial skills, and language. The conditions covered are diverse, including ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder, digital addiction primarily seen in children and adolescents, as well as major conditions like schizophrenia, depression, obsessive–compulsive disorder, stress-related disorders, mild cognitive impairment, early dementia, chronic pain, and diabetes primarily seen in adult and elderly populations.

This book is a vital resource for students, researchers, and professionals in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, and rehabilitation sciences. It serves clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, cognitive rehabilitation specialists, and educators. Additionally, it benefits occupational therapists, speech–language pathologists, special educators, and policymakers, addressing cognitive challenges in diverse populations for academic and clinical use.

Susmita Halder is an accomplished academician, researcher, and clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and consultancy. She is currently a Professor in Psychology and serves as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Studies at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata. She has a keen interest in studying human behavior and connecting it with daily life and brain functioning, applying modern psychotherapies to improve one’s mental health and wellness. She has been a Research Fellow at the prestigious Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. She has worked with leading academic institutions and super specialty hospitals in India. She gainfully uses her experiences in her work and writings. She has authored the books, “Navigating AI in Mental Health Care: Innovation, Ethics, and Future trends” and “Healthy Brain: Way to Healthy Life”.

Akash Mahato is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Head of the Institute at Amity Institute of Behavioral Health and Allied Sciences, Amity University Kolkata. Having completed his M. Phil and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ranchi Institute of Neuro Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Dr. Mahato has over 20 years of experience in industry and academia. He has contributed to teaching as well as administrative positions as Principal at Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad. He has also served as faculty and Clinical Psychologist in postgraduate teaching departments in medical colleges and universities in the past, including LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Assam (Govt. of India), Amity University Jaipur, and Gandaki Medical College, Nepal.