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

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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, this handbook should be a valuable 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 more about the subject.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
1853029297 / 9781853029295
Paperback
01/11/2001
United Kingdom
English
303p. : ill.
24 cm
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