
Pediatric Psychogastroenterology
A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals
- 266 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Pediatric Psychogastroenterology
A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals
About this book
Bringing together international experts in psychological and behavioural treatments for pediatric gastrointestinal symptoms, this book provides detailed, evidence-based protocols targeting gastrointestinal distress and associated mental health concerns for patients and their families.
The first consolidated resource on the topic, Pediatric Psychogastroenterology gives mental health professionals access to the most up to date clinical knowledge and practice. Taking a holistic approach, it guides the reader on the treatment and care of pediatric gastrointestinal patients, as well as how to work with and support children's parents and families. The book is structured around symptom presentation and common challenges, enabling the reader to focus quickly on the area of need. Each chapter includes clinical pearls of wisdom and 62 developmentally appropriate worksheets for patients and their families to facilitate treatment, available for download.
This practical, authoritative guide is an essential resource for mental health professionals who work directly with pediatric cohorts, as well as postgraduate students in health psychology, behavioral medicine, or social work.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of tables
- List of figures
- List of boxes
- List of acronyms
- List of contributors
- Acknowledgments
- List of editors
- Foreword
- Preface
- PART 1 Introduction to pediatric gastrointestinal physiology and conditions, the brain-gut axis, and working within health care teams
- PART 2 Psychological approaches in pediatric psychogastroenterology
- PART 3 Transition and future challenges in pediatric Psychogastroenterology
- Index