Treating Child and Adolescent Depression

ISBN-10: 1451153031
ISBN-13: 9781451153033
Category: Medical
Pages: 312
Language: English
Published: 2012-03-29
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Authors: Joseph M. Rey, Boris Birmaher

Description

This book is a practical and authoritative guide to diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent depression in various clinical settings, health care systems, and cultures. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based precepts for treatment. The contributors address current controversies surrounding the potential risks of medications in children and discuss other biological treatments and psychotherapies. Key take-home points are listed at the end of each chapter. Flow charts and tables summarize treatment recommendations, and tables summarize evidence of effectiveness and quality of evidence. Also included are lists of other resources for clinicians, patients, and families.

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