Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (What Do I Do Now Psychiatry)
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Author Description
Part of the What Do I Do Now? Psychiatry series, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides a practical biopsychosocial approach to assessing and treating psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Case studies covered include neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, factitious disorder imposed on another, feeding and eating disorders, encopresis, gender dysphoria, substance-related and addictive disorders, and delirium. Each chapter includes an overview of the epidemiology of the disorder, common signs and symptoms, key aspects of the clinical assessment, and a biopsychosocial treatment approach with considerations based upon the age and developmental stage of the patient.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can clinicians effectively apply a biopsychosocial framework to diagnose and treat complex psychiatric conditions in pediatric and adolescent populations? Richard P. Hiskes, an experienced practitioner, utilizes a case-based methodology to bridge the gap between theoretical psychiatric knowledge and real-world clinical application. The text argues that successful intervention requires a nuanced understanding of developmental stages, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors into every treatment plan.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of neurodevelopmental, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
- Clinical protocols for managing complex presentations like gender dysphoria and factitious disorder imposed on another.
- Practical, case-based assessments that emphasize age-appropriate diagnostic criteria.
- Structured treatment frameworks that incorporate epidemiology, symptom identification, and biopsychosocial interventions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this text as a highly accessible resource for clinicians navigating the complexities of pediatric mental health. The case-study format is widely praised for its utility in translating academic concepts into actionable clinical strategies for busy professionals.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0197577482
ISBN-13:
9780197577486
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