Child and Adolescent Psychopathology - Theoretical and Clinical Implications (Paperback)

How do biological and environmental factors influence the development of childhood and adolescent disorders? There has been a substantial increase of interest in research into child and adolescent psychopathology. In this book, Cecilia Essau brings together contributions from the UK, the US and Canada to provide a comprehensive summary of the information available on the subject. Beginning with an introduction to general issues related to child and adolescent psychopathology, including theoretical models of normal and abnormal development, each chapter goes on to address the issues associated with specific disorders, such as: oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder eating disorders substance use disorders somatoform disorders. The contributors present a thorough overview of each disorder, including discussion of definition and classification, epidemiology, risk factors, comorbidity, course, outcome and prevention. Child & Adolescent Psychopathology will be welcomed by all mental health professionals seeking a reliable source of scientifically and clinically relevant information on the nature and treatment of child and adolescent disorders.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2015
First published:	2006
Editors:	Cecilia A. Essau
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-87190-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Psychological methodology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy
LSN:	1-138-87190-7
Barcode:	9781138871908

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