Overview

Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers a fresh look at the field of child mental health. It is useful to trainees and practitioners in a variety of specialties, providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive text in child and adolescent psychiatry as presented by more than 110 contributors who distill their knowledge and expertise into a single authoritative volume. Both the organization of the original text and the structure of the chapters have been overhauled to better communicate the clinical art and wisdom of child psychiatry while remaining grounded firmly in clinical science. Each chapter highlights what we know about evidence-based practices in assessment and treatment, while sections on future research point toward current pressing questions. At the end of each chapter are educational summary points. Of the 65 chapters, 56 feature new lead authors, chosen to represent the expertise of disciplines ranging from pediatrics and neurology to sleep medicine and family therapy. Among its key features: * Chapters on evaluation are developmentally focused, with a separate chapter for each age range.* The section on diagnosis and assessment has been reconfigured and includes a new chapter on neurological examination and the use of EEG and imaging.* Eighteen chapters on specific disorders encompass clinical description, diagnosis, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, prevention, prognosis, evaluation, treatment approaches, and research directions.* Special topics include new chapters on bereavement and traumatic grief; ethnic, cultural, and religious issues; aggression and violence; and fundamentals of genetics relevant to child and adolescent psychiatry. * Additional chapters address special clinical considerations such as children of ill parents, legal/ethical issues, and telepsychiatry. * Wide-ranging emphasis on treatment -- expanded from seven to eighteen chapters -- includes psychopharmacology, brain-based innovative treatments, and a spectrum of psychosocial approaches that focus on individual, family, therapeutic milieu, and systemic models of care. * A new section on consultation provides guidance on interactions with schools, primary care practitioners, and the juvenile justice system. Scholarly and practical, Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a core resource for child and adolescent psychiatry training and will also serve as a reference for practitioners in psychiatry, pediatrics, neurology, psychology, nursing, and social work.

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Author:   Mina K. Dulcan
Publisher:   American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Imprint:   American Psychiatric Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 6.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   3.289kg
ISBN:  

9781585623235

ISBN 10:   1585623237
Pages:   1102
Publication Date:   29 October 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Additional resources. Part I: A Developmental View of Assessment. Assessing infants and toddlers. Assessing the preschool-age child. Assessing the elementary school--age child. Assessing adolescents. Part II: Diagnosis and Approaches to Assessment. Classification of psychiatric disorders. The process of assessment and diagnosis. Diagnostic interviews. Rating scales. Pediatric evaluation and laboratory testing. Neurological examination, electroencephalography, and neuroimaging. Psychological and neuropsychological testing. Part III: Developmental Disorders. Intellectual disability (mental retardation). Autism spectrum disorders. Developmental disorders of learning, communication, and motor skills. Part IV: Axis I Psychiatric Disorders of Behavior. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder. Substance abuse and addictions. Part V: Axis I Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Depression and dysthymia. Bipolar disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, panic disorder, social phobia, and selective mutism. Separation anxiety disorder and school refusal. Posttraumatic stress disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Part VI: Psychoses. Early onset schizophrenia. Part VII: Disorders Affecting Somatic Function. Obesity. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Tic disorders. Elimination disorders. Sleep disorders. Part VIII: Special Topics. Evidence-based practices. Child abuse and neglect. HIV and AIDS. Bereavement and traumatic grief. Ethnic, cultural, and religious issues. Youth suicide. Gender identity and sexual orientation. Aggression and violence. Genetics: fundamentals relevant to child and adolescent psychiatry. Part IX: Special Clinical Circumstances. Psychiatric emergencies. Family transitions: challenges and resilience. Psychiatric aspects of chronic physical disorders. Children of parents with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Legal and ethical issues. Telepsychiatry. Part X: Somatic Treatments. Principles of psychopharmacology. Medications used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Antidepressants. Mood stabilizers. Antipsychotic medications. Alpha-adrenergics, beta-blockers, benzodiazepines, buspirone, and desmopressin. Medications used for sleep. Electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and deep brain stimulation. Part XI: Psychosocial Treatments. Individual psychotherapy. Parent counseling, psychoeducation, and parent support groups. Behavioral parent training. Family therapy. Interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents. Cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression. Motivational interviewing. Systems of care, wraparound services, and home-based services. Milieu treatment: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs. Part XII: Consultation. School-based interventions. Collaborating with primary care. Juvenile justice. Index.

Reviews

One is struck by the scope and depth of the text, which leave the reader feeling empowered and inspired by how far the field has come in establishing a solid, scientifically rigorous reservoir of knowledge to guide one's practice...The writing style is very concise and crisp, facilitating efficient consumption of the materials. The information compiled is balanced, offering multiple points of view within each category as appropriate, including contradicting perspectives along with evidence in their support... I found Dulcan's textbook of child and adolescent psychiatry to be the best of its kind. It provides an authoritative, concise review of the most current literature in a manner that is balanced and intelligible. The material was organized in a readily digestible manner, with well-written narratives, bulleted summaries, and easy-to-read tables. This text would serve well as a definitive and comprehensive reference and guide to any provider assessing and treating youths with mental illness in any setting. Mary N. Cook, M.D., The American Journal of Psychiatry

<p> This is a must-have resource for all practitioners interested in childhood mental disorders, especially those in training and those preparing for board and maintenance of certification exams. Leading authorities provide comprehensive yet concise state-of-the-knowledge reviews for every important topic in the field. Valuable summary tables provide a useful organization to the information. This is the most important child and adolescent psychiatry textbook currently available. -- Robert L. Hendren, D.O., Professor of Psychiatry; Tsakopoulos-Vismara Chair & Executive Director, M.I.N.D. Institute; Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California, Davis; President, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Author Information

Mina K. Dulcan, M.D., is Osterman Professor of Child Psychiatry and Head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children's Memorial Hospital; Head of the Warren Wright Adolescent Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

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