Contributions

  • Fonagy, Peter, 1952- - Contributor
  • Kurtz, Arabella. - Contributor

Publication

2002 - Guilford Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

131,250 words, Guess

Page Count

525 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing4162217
  • Goodreads7304446

Classifications

  • DDC616.89/14
  • LCCRC480.52 .R669 2002

Description

"This book evaluates the evidence for the full range of widely used child and adolescent mental health treatments, providing vital knowledge to inform clinical decision making. Organized around the major presenting problems in child and adolescent practice, the volume synthesizes findings from hundreds of carefully selected studies on both psychosocial and pharmacological approaches. Offered are clear recommendations for treating children with specific diagnoses and for improving the services provided to this population as a whole. Written by experienced researchers and practitioners, the book maintains a judicious balance between empirical considerations and the role of clinical judgment. It is an essential reference for any professional treating children and adolescents, regardless of background or primary theoretical orientation."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • What works for whom?: a critical review of treatments for children and adolescentsGuilford Press2002-01-01

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