An Introduction To Child and Adolescent Mental Health [1st Ed.]

Anyone who works within children and adolescent mental health services knows what a challenging and complex world it is. This book begins by setting the context of child and adolescent mental health, before going on to explore common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It then considers the vital skills you will need to develop, including safeguarding, communication, mental health promotion and therapeutic interventions. Chapters include case studies and activities, which challenge you to apply the theory to everyday practice.
Written by a multi-disciplinary team of passionate and experienced experts, it is an essential starting point to the subject of child and adolescent mental health, suitable for those training to work with children, young people and families in health, social care and educational settings.