ADVANCED HANDBOOK OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide to Development, Psychiatric Disorders, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Treatment - Couverture souple

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ISBN 13 : 9798194488964

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Understanding the mental health of children and adolescents requires more than recognizing symptoms. It requires a comprehensive understanding of human development, brain maturation, family systems, social environments, cultural influences, clinical assessment, and evidence-based interventions.

Advanced Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a comprehensive academic and clinical reference designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the principles, practices, and advances shaping modern child and adolescent mental healthcare. This authoritative handbook presents a structured approach to understanding psychological development, psychiatric disorders, diagnostic frameworks, assessment methods, treatment approaches, and emerging innovations in the field.

Beginning with the foundations of child and adolescent psychiatry, this book examines developmental theories, neurodevelopment, childhood mental health across the lifespan, family and social influences, psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic classification systems, and clinical assessment techniques. It provides readers with a strong foundation for understanding how biological, psychological, and environmental factors interact to influence mental health outcomes.

The handbook offers detailed coverage of major psychiatric conditions affecting young people, including:

1. Neurodevelopmental disorders
2. Autism spectrum disorder
3. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
4. Anxiety disorders
5. Depressive and mood disorders
6. Trauma-related disorders
7. Disruptive and conduct disorders
8. Eating and feeding disorders
9. Psychotic disorders
10. Substance use and behavioral addictions

Each topic is explored through a developmental and clinical perspective, emphasizing assessment principles, diagnostic reasoning, treatment options, and long-term management strategies.

Beyond diagnosis and treatment, this book addresses the broader dimensions of child psychiatry, including psychotherapy, family-based care, multidisciplinary practice, psychiatric emergencies, special clinical populations, ethics, advocacy, global mental health perspectives, prevention strategies, and the future evolution of psychiatric care.

Readers will also gain insight into emerging areas transforming the field, including:

1. Developmental neuroscience
2. Genetics and precision psychiatry
3. Artificial intelligence in mental healthcare
4. Digital mental health interventions
5. Telepsychiatry and remote clinical services
6. Personalized treatment approaches

Written in an advanced academic style, this handbook integrates current clinical concepts with practical applications, making it a valuable resource for medical students, psychiatry trainees, psychologists, counselors, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of child and adolescent mental health.

Whether used as a university textbook, postgraduate reference, clinical guide, or professional learning resource, Advanced Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, assessing, and supporting the psychological well-being of children and adolescents.

The future of mental healthcare begins with understanding the developing mind. This handbook provides the knowledge and clinical foundation needed to support healthier developmental journeys and improve outcomes for young people worldwide.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798194488964
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 434
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg