Contributions

  • Nisha Dogra (Editor) - Contributor
  • Panos Vostanis (Foreword) - Contributor

Publication

2002-02-01 - Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Language

English

Word Count

75,750 words, Guess

Page Count

303 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCRJ499.3 .M855 2002
  • LCCRJ499.3.M855 2001

Description

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,

First Sentence

The Health Advisory Service Report (HAS Report 1995) Together We Stand defined mental health in children and young people as: a capacity to enter into and sustain mutually satisfying personal relationships

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