Care, Treatment and Prevention in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Helmut Remschmidt, Myron L. Belfer, Ian Goodyer.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berlin
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2004
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(X, 341 p)
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Multidisciplinary and trans-cultural ... This book provides an up-to-date review of the current state of care, treatment and prevention in child and adolescent mental health from multidisciplinary and trans-cultural perspectives. Systems of care, services and interventions in selected parts of the world are described by leading experts with a focus on the current status of services in the respective parts of the world the major needs and deficits in identifying mental health problems in children and adolescents (awareness and diagnosis) the major needs in treatment, care and prevention realistic proposals on how to improve the situation of children and adolescents who suffer from, or are at risk for, mental health problems. In addition, the major principles and strategies of treatment and intervention are described, on an empirical basis, using a selected number of treatment approaches and treatment settings as examples. Finally, the possibilities, strategies and limitations of early detection and prevention are reviewed with the aim of improving the living conditions of children and families in need of mental health support. ... a valuable resource for mental health workers all over the world!
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Neurology.
Psychiatry.
Psychotherapy.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
RJ499
Book number
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E358
2004
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
edited by Helmut Remschmidt, Myron L. Belfer, Ian Goodyer.