Zvolensky (psychology, U. of Vermont) et al. provide a reference for mental health practitioners, researchers in psychology and psychopathology, and graduate students that presents major approaches to conceptualizing distress tolerance, its relationship to psychological symptoms and disorders, and whether and how low tolerance makes certain people more vulnerable to anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Psychologists from North America, Israel, and the UK cover theory and assessment, biological bases, research and approaches to assessing and treating these disorders, and clinical implications. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)