Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ePub)

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has been widely acclaimed
since the publication of its first edition in 1997(originally
titled Child Psychiatry). Each chapter has been designed to
present the key facts, concepts and emerging facets of the area,
drawing on clinical experience as well as the latest research
findings. These guiding principles are followed in the third
edition, which has been updated to reflect the varied advances in
research and clinical practice that inform the subject.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is structured into
four main parts: first, an introductory section on assessment,
classification and epidemiology; second, a section covering each of
the main specific disorders and presentations; third, a section on
the major risk factors predisposing to child psychiatric disorders;
and fourth, a section on the main methods of treatment, covering
also prevention, service organization and interpersonal and family
therapies as well as fostering and adoption.

* Spans child and adolescent psychiatry

* Includes many practical tips on successful assessment and
treatment techniques

* Comprehensive coverage of topics, written in an accessible
style by international experts in the field

* Up to date information on prevention issues

Written in an accessible style, the book will be of benefit to
all those working with children and adolescents with mental health
problems: as an invaluable resource for trainee psychiatrists,
paediatricians and general practitioners; as a textbook for
undergraduate students in medicine, nursing and related fields; and
as a refresher for active clinicians.

Supported by a companion website featuring over 200 multiple
choice questions and answers to assist those preparing for
examinations, including MRCPsych.