Mash/Wolfe/Nguyen Williams' CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, International Edition 8th Edition, introduces you to childhood and adolescent disorders, treatments and preventions with an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, social and emotional influences. You'll learn about each disorder from the perspective of the whole child, with diagnostic criteria and an emphasis on the individual's strengths, environmental circumstances, issues regarding younger and older age groups and the risk and protective factors affecting developmental pathways. Case histories, examples and first-person accounts are at the heart of the text, bringing to life theories and disorders and the real people affected by them.

Child Psychopathology, International Edition
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Child Psychopathology, International Edition
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Key takeaways
Analyze the complex interplay of biological, psychological, social, and developmental factors that contribute to the manifestation and trajectory of child and adolescent psychopathology. Evaluate the significance of risk and protective factors in shaping developmental pathways for mental health concerns.
Apply evidence-based research methods to critically evaluate assessment strategies and diagnostic criteria for various childhood and adolescent disorders. Formulate appropriate treatment and prevention plans based on a comprehensive understanding of specific psychopathological conditions.
Differentiate among the defining features, developmental course, and associated characteristics of major childhood and adolescent psychopathological disorders. Integrate a whole-child perspective, considering individual strengths, environmental circumstances, and age-specific considerations in understanding these conditions.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Cases by Chapter
- Cases by Clinical Aspect
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Reviewers
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents
- Chapter 2: Theories and Causes
- Chapter 3: Research
- Chapter 4: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Chapter 5: Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Intellectual Disability)
- Chapter 6: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia
- Chapter 7: Communication and Learning Disorders
- Chapter 8: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Chapter 9: Conduct Problems
- Chapter 10: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Chapter 11: Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Chapter 12: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Chapter 13: Health-Related and Substance-Use Disorders
- Chapter 14: Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Epilogue
- Glossary
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
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