Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3/e

Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a practical and easy-to-understand resource for novices and professionals. The Third Edition of this invaluable reference summarizes fundamental information on mental health issues affecting children and adolescents. All the necessary basic information is here, organized for easy reference with a detailed table of contents, index, tables, figures, and other charts for quick access. 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. Key Features: Basic information on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning Sections on specific disorders, including epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, course and prognosis, evaluation and differential diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and relevant interventions Details on treatment options, including psychosocial and psychopharmacological approaches Simplified information on theoretical and research foundations, with references for further reading With Skyscape's patented smARTlink�¢â??�¢ technology, PsychPeds�¢â??�¢ can easily cross-index with other clinical and drug prescription products from Skyscape to provide a powerful and integrated source of clinical information that you can carry with you wherever you go!