Treatment of Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

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Now completely revised (over 90% new), this state-of-the-art practitioner reference and course text provides knowledge and tools for treating the full range of psychological disorders in children and adolescents. The significantly expanded fourth edition covers an increased number of disorders, as well as transdiagnostic issues and public health concerns. Evidence-based psychosocial, pharmacological, and complementary therapies are identified and described in well-organized chapters that include rich clinical illustrations. Prominent experts address developmental considerations in treatment and offer guidance for tailoring interventions to each child and family's needs. Prior edition title: Treatment of Childhood Disorders, Third Edition, edited by Eric J. Mash and Russell A. Barkley.New to This Edition*All chapters are new, reflecting over a decade of clinical and empirical developments.*Chapters on additional clinical issues: bipolar disorder, suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury, obsessive-compulsive disorder, infant and toddler problems, posttraumatic stress disorder, coping and emotion regulation, bereavement, early-onset schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood obesity, and sleep problems.*Chapters on case conceptualization and evidence-based therapist flexibility.*Illustrative case examples and transcripts added throughout.*Updated for DSM-5; every chapter also considers transdiagnostic and dimensional issues.