Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health : A Resource For Advanced Practice Psychiatric And Primary Care Practitioners In Nursing , 2nd Edition (EPUB)

Research indicates that many adult psychiatric disorders and mental health issues begin in childhood, yet a growing number of children and adolescents with psychiatric symptoms remain undiagnosed and untreated due to a critical shortage of child psychiatric providers. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and primary care practitioners are essential in addressing behavioral health concerns, collaborating with families and healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate treatment for young individuals.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health equips APRNs with practical tools to meet the mental health needs of this vulnerable group, offering expert guidance on assessment protocols, intervention and treatment approaches, and criteria for consultation, collaboration, and referral. Fully updated in its second edition, this vital resource incorporates DSM-5 criteria and the latest strategies for assessing, diagnosing, and treating prevalent behavioral health challenges in youth. New and expanded chapters explore critical topics such as eating disorders, bullying and victimization, LGBTQ identity concerns, and research with high-risk children and adolescents. Authored and edited by a distinguished team of child psychiatric and primary care experts, this authoritative text:

Delivers cutting-edge insights into specific psychiatric and behavioral health issues across various care settings Examines the clinical presentation, causes, risks, and management of behavioral disorders, alongside implications for practice, research, and education Provides techniques for interviewing children and adolescents and integrating physical and psychiatric screenings Addresses specialized topics like legal and ethical considerations, cultural influences, the needs of immigrant youth, and child and adolescent mental health policy Includes a new companion website with clinical case studies to reinforce chapter concepts

Tailored to address the unique challenges faced by APRNs, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health is a must-read for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in family, pediatric, community health, psychiatric, and mental health settings. Second Place in the Child Health Category, 2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards