Making an Impact on Mental Health

James N. Kirby is Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist at the Universityof Queensland, Australia. He examines how compassion can help createnurturing family environments.Paul Gilbert is world-renowned for his work on compassion, depression,shame and self-criticism. He received an OBE for his contributions to mentalhealth.

"This book is a peek inside the minds of clinical scientists who are doing cutting-edge research on attachment, compassion, shame, parenting, mindfulness, and positive psychology. The content offered on this cluster of topics is thoroughly satisfying while it inspires readers to pursue their own informed questions. Highly recommended for curious clinicians of all stripes – students, academics, and professionals." —Christopher Germer, PhD, Harvard Medical School, USA"Compassion focussed psychotherapy is the most promising treatment for emotion disorders that have not responded well to other therapies. This is simply the best introduction to this extraordinarily valuable approach. It is highly recommended for experienced practitioners, as well as those starting out in psychotherapeutic practice." —Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, Head of Division for Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL"Packed with cutting edge research, clinical wisdom and a satisfying mixture of compassionate commitment and serious scholarship, this book is a major contribution to understanding psychological wellbeing. It is a treat of a book written by experts who care for their subject deeply, and will be of great help for researchers, mental health professionals, students and many more." —Graham Music, PHD, Tavistock Clinic London, UK and author of Nurturing Children and Nurturing Natures

• 1. Evolutionary Functional Analysis: The Study of Social Mentalities, Social Rank, and Caring-Compassion 2. The Influence of Attachments in Close Relationships on Mental Health 3. Parenting, Family Environments, and Mental Health and Illness 4. Shame Memories that Shape Who We Are 5. The Rise of Mindfulness and Its Impact on Mental Health and Well-Being 6. A New Model for Sustainable Mental Health: Integrating Well-Being into Psychological Treatment