Child & Adolescent Mental Health: A Practical, All-in-One Guide - Tapa blanda

"Delivers exactly what it promises-a thorough, fascinating, and, most of all, essential toolkit for those who work with children, adolescents, and their families." -- From the Foreword by Harvey Karp, MD, author of The Happiest Baby on the Block "[J]ust what its title promises: a clinically relevant, encompassing yet concise guide to child and adolescent mental health care... user-friendly, and the breadth of information presented is impressive... stands to be one of those 'go-to' resources that a wide range of clinicians will regularly pull from the shelf." -- Psychiatric Times "This book is extraordinary. For pre- and postdoctoral students, psychiatry and pediatric residents, therapists, teachers, and parents, it is an essential read. For established practitioners, this book is indispensable as an up-to-date scientific review of our current understanding of child and adolescent psychopathology and the evidence-based treatments that work. Dr. Shatkin has written a book that should be read and mastered by anyone who wishes to provide state-of-the-art mental health care for children, adolescents, and families." -- Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, Founder and President, Child Mind Institute "Beyond providing clinical insights, this book offers an impressive synopsis of research in the field ... a well-written and relatively succinct overview of the field of child and adolescent psychiatry." -- Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry "I am certain that this book will directly improve the lives of millions of children suffering from mental illness." -- David T. Feinberg, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Geisinger Health System

With the number and type of mental health issues in children on the rise, and as more and more clinicians and counsellors are being pushed to the front lines of defence, there is a greater need for a comprehensive, practical resource that guides professionals through the complexities of child and adolescent mental health. This practical, comprehensive book answers that call.