A Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals

A Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals
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304
ISBN
 
1843106442
Издатель
 
Springer
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Академическая литература издательств Америки

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Presenting the fundamentals of child psychiatry in an enjoyable and easily readable format, this book is an accessible introduction to child mental health. It begins by looking at child development and the different theories used to explain mental health problems, including attachment theory. The nature and prevalence of child mental health problems are then described, as are treatment and management approaches. Particular attention is paid to at risk groups including, for instance, young offenders, children excluded from school and homeless children. The authors also consider the concept of mental health and the cultural context of its use. Containing case studies and self-directed exercises, and outlining the services available to children with mental health problems, this handbook is an invaluable resource for students, trainers and professionals working or seeking to work with children with mental health problems in a non-medical environment, as well as parents wanting to know...

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