Essentials of Child Psychopathology

Essentials of Child Psychopathology

The only concise, comprehensive overview of child psychopathology covering theory, assessment, and treatment as well as issues and trends

Essentials of Child Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive overview of critical conceptual issues in child and adolescent psychopathology. The text covers the major theories, assessment practices, issues, and trends in this important field. Author Linda Wilmshurst also includes chapters on specific disorders prevalent among this age group and covers special topics such as diversity, abuse, and divorce.

As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book provides information mental health professionals need in order to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

Essentials of Child Psychopathology is the only available resource to condense the wide-ranging topics of the field into a concise, accessible format for handy and quick reference. An excellent review guide, Essentials of Child Psychopathology is an invaluable tool for learning as well as a convenient reference for established mental health professionals.

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* Essentials of Psychological Testing
* Essentials of Research Design and Methodology
Country USA
Brand Wiley
Manufacturer John Wiley &Sons
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2005-05-10
EANs 9780471656241

Country	USA
Brand	Wiley
Manufacturer	John Wiley &Sons
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2005-05-10
EANs	9780471656241

Essentials of Child Psychopathology

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