These authors explain the current research on, theories about, and treatment strategies for emotion dysregulation at neural, psychopathological, and behavioral levels of analysis. ... Intended for a professional audience, this handbook is a valuable reference resource for mental health experts and researchers seeking information to better diagnose, treat, and understand their research subjects and patients.
Theodore P. Beauchaine, PhD, completed his clinical internship at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. He is past recipient of both the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contributions to Psychology and the American Psychological Association Mid-Career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families. He has served on numerous editorial boards, and as Associate Editor for Development and Psychopathology and Psychophysiology. He served on the National Institute of Mental Health National Advisory Council Workgroup on Tasks and Measures for the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC). His research addresses neural underpinnings of and development of behavioral impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and intentional self-injury in children, adolescents, and adults.
Sheila E. Crowell, PhD, completed her clinical internship at Seattle Children's Hospital through the University of Washington Psychology Internship Program. Dr. Crowell has expertise in emotion dysregulation across the lifespan, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Her work on emotion dysregulation extends across a number of diverse clinical populations, such as depression, substance use disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and self-injury. Dr. Crowell is also a licensed clinical psychologists with expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for diagnoses characterized by emotion dysregulation. Dr. Crowell has served on study sections for the National Institutes of Health and as a reviewer or editorial board member for several journals. She has received funding for her research from the National Institutes of Mental Health and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.