Are you looking to develop your expertise in child and adolescent mental health? This comprehensive guide is updated to help you: 1) understand the current social, political and ideological contexts of child and adolescent mental health 2) develop an understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health conditions 3) identify appropriate mental health promotion strategies and mental health interventions for working with children and adolescents 4) assess appropriate group work and communication strategies for improving the mental health of children and adolescents 5) improve knowledge and practice of child and adolescent safeguarding, rights and culture Written by a multi-disciplinary team of passionate experts, this book introduces important theories while showing how they can be applied to real world practice. Packed with examples and activities to get you thinking and learning, it is an essential introduction for anyone interested in or working to improve child and adolescent mental health.
A comprehensive book unravelling the complex world of child and adolescent mental health. It explores the main mental health concepts and influences as well as the policy context, services and interventions available.
