Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition provides a concise, accessible overview of the major theories, assessment practices, and key issues. This updated Second Edition describes the significant changes in the way DSM(t)-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents, and includes a new chapter on child abuse, child maltreatment, and self-injurious behavior. Using practical case examples to illustrate key points, the book addresses specific disorders and problems prevalent among this age group-including anxiety, mood disorders, and traumatic stress. Each chapter features reader-friendly elements like Rapid Reference, Caution, and Don't Forget boxes that call out important information, facilitating easy look-up and quick navigation.

This invaluable resource fills the need for an overview of the most current issues and changes in the field, allowing readers to: * Review the

LINDA WILMSHURST, PHD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University and a licensed clinical (ABPP) and school psychologist. She has written six books, including Clinical and Educational Child Psychology: An Ecological-Transactional Approach to Understanding Child Problems and Interventions (Wiley-Blackwell) and The Complete Guide to Special Education: Expert Advice on Evaluations, IEPs, and Helping Kids Succeed, Second Edition with Alan W. Brue (Jossey-Bass).