Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Treatments for Children and Adolescent Psychological Disorders

By Mitchell J. Prinstein, Eric A. Youngstrom, Eric J. Mash, and Russell A. Barkley, this extensively revised (over 90% new) practitioner reference and course text is a definitive resource for understanding evidence-based treatments for psychological disorders in children and adolescents.

New Edition, New Insights

The significantly expanded fourth edition covers a broader range of disorders, transdiagnostic issues, and public health concerns, offering a comprehensive understanding of psychosocial, pharmacological, and complementary therapies. Each chapter is thoroughly updated to reflect over a decade of clinical and empirical developments, providing rich clinical illustrations and expert guidance on tailoring interventions to each child and family’s unique needs.

New Chapters, New Perspectives

• Bipolar disorder: Understanding diagnosis, treatment, and management
• Suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury: Evidence-based approaches to prevention and intervention
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Effective treatments and strategies
• Infant and toddler problems: Addressing early childhood developmental issues
• Posttraumatic stress disorder: Trauma-informed care for children and adolescents
• Coping and emotion regulation: Teaching children and adolescents skills for resilience
• Bereavement: Supporting children and families through loss and grief
• Early-onset schizophrenia: Diagnosis, treatment, and management
• Personality disorders: Understanding and addressing complex childhood and adolescent mental health issues
• Childhood obesity: The role of mental health in prevention and treatment
• Sleep problems: Strategies for promoting healthy sleep habits in children and adolescents

Enhanced Features

This new edition also includes chapters on case conceptualization and evidence-based therapist flexibility, ensuring that practitioners have the tools they need to provide individualized care. Illustrative case examples and transcripts have been added throughout to facilitate deeper understanding and better inform treatment decisions.

Fully updated for DSM-5, each chapter considers transdiagnostic and dimensional issues, providing a comprehensive understanding of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders.

For a comprehensive understanding of assessment and diagnosis, be sure to explore the editors’ companion volume, Assessment of Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Fifth Edition.

This authoritative guide is an essential resource for mental health practitioners, educators, and researchers working with children and adolescents. With its comprehensive coverage and practical guidance, it is an invaluable tool for improving outcomes and promoting healthy development in young people.

Book Details:

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Publication Date: May 15, 2019
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 928
• ISBN-10: 1462538983
• ISBN-13: 978-1462538980