Disruptive mood: irritability in children and adolescents

A practical guide to understanding and treating children and adolescents prone to extreme levels of angry outbursts, <i>Disruptive Mood: Irritability in Children and Adolescents</i> is based on the very latest research and theory.

Providing both a clinical and scientific perspective on irritability in children, this book is a timely look at recent developments in the field.

Abnormal states of anger are a common reason for referral to child health services, and cause concern in clinics, schools, and families.

Misdiagnosis and treatment can stem from a lack of understanding of the mechanisms involved in high levels of anger in children, and <i>Disruptive Mood: Irritability in Children and Adolescents</i> provides clear guidance on the development of abnormal states of anger, their consequences for later development, and how to assess andmake differential diagnoses between them.

A useful resource for clinical practice, this book is concise and accessible, and offers tools for evaluating treatments. <i>Disruptive Mood: Irritability in Children and Adolescents</i> is designed for practitioners involved in child and adolescent mental health and education andresearchers who need an introduction to this complex field.