"...a timely book, recommended to clinicians who are searching for ways to improve their therapy skills in an era of managed care". -- Psychiatric Times The Brunner/Mazel Mental Health Practice Under Managed Care Series addresses the major developments and changes resulting from the introduction of managed care in health care delivery. Volumes in the series enable mental health professionals to provide effective therapy to their patients while conducting and maintaining a successful practice. The series is under general editorial direction of S. Richard Sauber, Ph.D. Designed to provide mental health professionals with the skills necessary for the effective combination of appropriate treatment modalities, whether the clinician prescribes medication or is providing psychotherapy to a patient taking prescribed medication. Provides specific strategies for combining treatment and for collaboration between the prescribing clinician and the psychotherapist. Four overlapping therapeutic strategies designed to assist the clinician in understanding and providing tailored treatment are then examined.