Full Description
For courses in Psychopathology, DSM-IV, Child Psychopathology, and Child/Adolescent Counseling. Designed to give counseling students a better understanding of children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with an emotional, behavioral, or mental disorder, this book provides a thorough discussion of the most-commonly diagnosed disorders of children and adolescents, and examines the biological, developmental, and environmental causes of these disorders. Disorders are approached from the perspective of the child/adolescent and examined in context, and each discussion includes practical guidance for assessment and treatment based on the most recent research in the field. To the expertise of the main author are added contributions by several counselor educators, psychologists, and clinicians who directly practice, teach, and focus on key topics addressed in the text.
Contents
PART IThe Developmental Perspective and Its Implications. 2. Understanding the Development of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents. PART II: ADOLESCENTS. 3. Adjustment Disorders in Children and Adolescents. 4. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents. 5. Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. 6. Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents. 7. Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents. 8. Substance-Related Disorders. 9. Adolescents and Eating Disorders. PART III: EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PLANNING. 10. Treatment Planning Guidelines for Children and Adolescents. 11. Case Studies in Treatment Planning. References. Name Index. Subject Index.
