An authoritative, up-to-date guide for psychologists,
psychiatrists, pediatricians and other professionals working with
vulnerable and at-risk children Child Psychology and Psychiatry,
Third Edition is an indispensable resource for psychologists and
psychiatrists in training, as well as experienced clinicians who
want to stay abreast of important recent developments in the field.
Comprehensive in coverage and much broader in scope than competing
titles, its clear, concise entries and abundance of illustrations
and visual aids make it easy for busy professionals and interns to
quickly absorb and retain key information. Written by expert
clinicians and researchers in a wide range of disciplines within or
relevant to the fields of normal and abnormal childhood
development, Child Psychology and Psychiatry includes contributions
from clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, child
psychiatrists, pediatricians, speech pathologists, and
developmental psychology and psychopathology researchers. It has
been fully updated for the DSM-5 and reflects the theoretical,
structural, and practical developments which have taken place in
the world of child psychology and psychiatry over recent years. *
Combines a strong academic and research emphasis with the extensive
clinical expertise of contributing authors * Covers normal
development, fostering child competence, childhood resilience and
wellbeing, and family and genetic influences * Discusses
neurobiological, genetic, familial and cultural influences upon
child development, especially those fostering childhood resilience
and emotional wellbeing * Explores the acquisition of social and
emotional developmental competencies with reviews of child
psychopathology, clinical diagnoses, assessment and intervention *
Features new chapters on the impact of social media on clinical
practice, early intervention for psychosis in adolescence, and the
development of the theory and practice of mentalization Child
Psychology and Psychiatry, Third Edition is an indispensable
learning tool for all of those training in clinical psychology,
educational psychology, social work, psychiatry, and psychiatric
and pediatric nursing. It is also a valuable working resource for
all those who work professionally with at-risk children and
adolescents.
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