"Much like the patients on which it focuses, the field of pediatric mental health continues to grow and develop. Among other advances, the body of clinical research and the number of empirically supported treatments have grown, evaluation practices have been refined, and awareness of emotional and behavioral problems in youth has increased. Stay up-to-date on significant DSM-5 changes to psychiatric nomenclature and criteria--and the developments that have spurred them--with the Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This fifth edition prunes older content while distilling and incorporating clinically relevant findings, and features: Reorganized diagnostic chapters that reflect updates to DSM-5; Tables of selected diagnostic criteria from DSM-5 for quick reference; Relevant treatment methods for each section on a specific disorder or clinical situation; An informative chapter dedicated to pharmacological treatments--from stimulant medications and antidepressants to antipsychotics and anticonvulsants; Suggested additional readings for those interested in learning more about particular topics; Recommended published and on-line information resources for parents. An indispensable primer on child and adolescent psychiatry for medical and mental health students and clinical trainees, this guide also serves as an ideal, quick-reference update for practicing physicians, nurses, and advanced practice nurses. Complex theoretical notions, new research, and areas of controversy have been simplified in the interest of brevity and ease of reference, making this a useful resource for professionals in special education, child welfare, and juvenile justice, as well as parents"--The publisher.

The fourth edition of Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry addresses the essential body of knowledge in the field of child mental health that has been accumulating at a rapid pace since the release of the third edition in 2003. With this acceleration of research has come a greater awareness of the increasing emotional and behavioral problems faced by our youth, refined evaluation practices, and enhanced treatment options, including new medications and evidence-based psychotherapies. Findings that most experts agree are relevant to clinical practice are incorporated into this edition. Designed to be a practical reference tool for psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, medical students, and other mental health, pediatric, and education professionals working in a wide variety of settings. This is an important tool for all those working in pediatric mental health.

Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatryis an ideal resource for novices-practical, easy-to-understand, and small enough to carry in a jacket pocket. This essential book features summary information on disorders and their treatment methods, including psychosocial and psychopharmacological techniques, and simplified theoretical and research foundations. Organized for easy reference, the book includes a detailed table of contents, index, tables, figures, and other charts for quick access to information. The Third Edition has been expanded and updated to reflect the latest research on the emotional and behavioral states of children and adolescents. Readers will find new techniques for diagnosis and treatment, as well as updated information from DSM-IV-TR. Convenient and affordable, Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatryis an invaluable tool for those just beginning to treat child psychiatry patients and an outstanding on-the-spot reference for daily use in the clinic.

The Study Guide is made up of approximately 270 questions divided into 49 individual quizzes of 5-8 questions each that correspond to chapters in the textbook. Questions are followed by an answer guide that references relevant text in the textbook to allow quick access to needed information.

For 25 years, Lewis's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has been the cornerstone of every child and adolescent psychiatrist's library. Now, three colleagues of Dr. Lewis at the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, have substantially updated and revised this foundational textbook for its long-awaited fifth edition, the first in ten years. Encyclopedic in scope, it continues to serve as a broad reference, deftly encompassing and integrating scientific principles, research methodologies, and everyday clinical care. Feautres: Ideal for anyone involved in the study or practice of child and adolescent psychiatry. Includes new content on Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) approach advanced by the National Institute of Mental Health. Section on telepsychiatry has been expanded, and psychopharmacology content has been updated and re-organized into five distinct yet linked components. Chapters cover ethics, research methodologies, treating diverse populations, evidence-based practice, common disorders and syndromes, treatment options, legal issues, and more. All royalties from the sale of the book will go to the Break the Cycle initiative of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline. Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks. Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design. The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click.

This brief update on current thinking in child and adolescent psychiatry describes both general and specific approaches to the psychiatric evaluation of children. The authors discuss the importance of using multiple informants to gain a full description of children seen in psychiatric settings and emphasize how information from parents is especially critical to understanding a child's emotional problems. In this chapter, the authors review how to conduct a child interview. first evident in infancy, childhood and adolescence. They focus on disruptive behaviour disorders that are often brought to the attention of the family or psychiatrist by school officials: attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. frequently seen in children and adolescents, including anxiety disorders, eating disorders, gender disorders, Tourette's disorder and other tic disorders, elimination disorders, stuttering, elective mutism, identity disorder and reactive attachment disorder. Chapter 5 focuses on selected adult disorders that may begin in childhood or adolescence. Chapter 6 covers developmental disorders; mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorders and specific developmental disorders. and psychiatrists. Drs Dulcan and Popper discuss common child psychiatric emergencies and the psychiatrist's role in treating children or families who experience stressors. Discussed here are suicide, child maltreatment and out-of-control behaviour. This chapter also addresses family transitions (divorce, death of a family member, adoption), adolescent pregnancy, obesity, physically ill children and children of physically or psychiatrically ill parents. Chapters 8 and 9 suggest practical and clinically relevant psychopharmacologic and psychosocial treatments. The authors discuss the major psychotropic medications routinely prescribed for children and emphasize special considerations to follow in using these agents in young persons. are of benefit to children and their families: individual psychotherapy, parents counselling, behaviour therapy, problem-solving therapy, family therapy, group therapy, hospital and residential treatment, day treatment and adjunctive treatments. Appendixes suggest additional reading for professionals and books that may be helpful for parents.

This book presents updated clinical material on child and adolescent psychiatry from the best-selling Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, Tenth Edition. Coverage includes clinically relevant information on normal and abnormal development; examination; neuroimaging; learning, communication and behavioral disorders; adolescent substance abuse; forensic issues; and the spectrum of psychiatric problems such as depression and bipolar disorders. Treatment chapters include a broad range of psychopharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic techniques, and the many controversies related to appropriate use of medication in children are addressed. The book is DSM-IV-TR compatible and replete with case studies and tables, including DSM-IV-TR tables.

Rutter’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has become an established and accepted textbook of child psychiatry. Now completely revised and updated, the fifth edition provides a coherent appraisal of the current state of the field to help trainee and practising clinicians in their daily work. It is distinctive in being both interdisciplinary and international, in its integration of science and clinical practice, and in its practical discussion of how researchers and practitioners need to think about conflicting or uncertain findings. This new edition now offers an entirely new section on conceptual approaches, and several new chapters, including: neurochemistry and basic pharmacology brain imaging health economics psychopathology in refugees and asylum seekers bipolar disorder attachment disorders statistical methods for clinicians This leading textbook provides an accurate and comprehensive account of current knowledge, through the integration of empirical findings with clinical experience and practice, and is essential reading for professionals working in the field of child and adolescent mental health, and clinicians working in general practice and community pediatric settings.

Written by the training director of Yale Child Study Center's world-renowned psychiatry program, this practical handbook is a quick, concise guide for professionals on the front lines of child and adolescent mental health care. Using the conversational style and clinical vignettes found in all Practical Guides in Psychiatry titles, Dr. Stubbe takes clinicians through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering essential fast facts and effective patient care strategies. Sections cover psychiatric evaluation; disorders seen in infants, children, and adolescents; treatment modalities and treatment planning; and special circumstances including psychiatric emergencies, child neglect and abuse, and family issues. Easy-to-use appendices include rating scales and resource information. The Practical Guides in Psychiatry series provides quick, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, these invaluable resources take you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and compassionate care to your patients.

"This new, thoroughly revised fifth edition of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Specialty Board Review offers a comprehensive study guide of child psychiatry. New authors incorporate the latest evidence-based content whilst still offering the questions and detailed answers format of previous editions. Part I includes chapters covering normal development, diagnostic categories, treatments, and special issues, whilst part II includes new case problems that test knowledge of assessment and treatment planning. This book includes hundreds of multiple-choice questions, modelled on board examination questions, and includes references from leading textbooks, providing a comprehensive review of the field. Both general and child/adolescent psychiatrists will find this fifth edition essential, not only as a guide for preparing for their first successful board examination, but also as a review in preparing for important re-certification exams"--