A multidisciplinary handbook of child and adolescent mental health for front-line professionals

Presenting the funadmentals of child psychiatry in an enjoyable and easily read format, this book is an introduction to child mental health. It begins by looking at child development and 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. Containing case studies and self-directed exercises, and outlining the services avaliable to children with mental health problems,

Year

2002

Language

English

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Editions

1

Pages

303

ISBN

9781853029295

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