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- Details biological, psychological and sociological views
- Relevant to readers from both developed and LAMI countries
- Deepens understanding of the clinical and socio-cultural factors that affect mental health of children and adolescents
This book presents state of the art knowledge aimed at understanding the clinical and socio-cultural factors that affect mental health of children and adolescents. It comprehensively covers the latest developments in the scientific study of mental health and illness of children and adolescents. The book is particularly important in the face of rapidly changing conditions globally and challenges such as migration, war, violence, and child labour that have an impact on the mental health of children. Table of ContentsDiagnostic Classification, Assessment, and Cultural Diversity- Diagnoses
- Screening Methods and When to Use Them
- Multicultural Perspectives on Assessment and Taxonomy of Psychopathology
Epidemiology- Trends in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Prevalence, Outcomes, and Inequalities
- Gaps Between Knowledge, Services, and Needs
- Epidemiology of Child Psychopathology
- Population Neuroscience
Childhood Adversities- Movement of Peoples
- Trauma-Related Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents
- Child Abuse and Neglect in Multiproblem Families
- Street Children, Exploitation, and Slavery
- Family Issues in Child Mental Health
- Burden and Cost Associated with Childhood Bullying Victimization
- Stigmatization and Society’s Inclusiveness Across Cultures
- Parents with Psychiatric Conditions
- Socioeconomic Inequalities and Mental Health Problems in Children and Adolescents
Maternal Health and the Infant- Prenatal Mental Health: Continuous Care from Pregnancy
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- Parental Health and Early Child Development
- Infant Feeding and Clinical Problems
Physical Conditions and Child and Adolescent Mental Health- Toxins and Pollution
- Chronic Illness: Asthma
- Conversion Disorder
- Chronic Fatigue in the Context of Pediatric Physical and Mental Illness
- The Effect of Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiency on Children’s Mental Health
- Infectious Diseases
Neurological Conditions- Epilepsy
- Psychiatric Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents
Prevention, Treatment, and Services- Family Work in the Community and CAMH Care System Mental Health in Schools
- Education in Mental Health
- Misuse of Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Substances
- Self-Harm and Suicidality in Children and Adolescents
- Services for Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tic Disorders
- Pharmacological Approaches in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Psychological Treatment of Mental Health Problems in Children and Adolescents
- Care Transition from Child/Adolescents to Adult Services
Mental Public Health Strategy and Policy- Mental Health Strategy and Policy
Health Economics- A Public Health Response to Mental Health
Education and Training of Child Mental Health Professionals- Education and Training
- Beginning Research
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