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Newberg, Ore. (Vocus) September 1, 2009 More than 30 George Fox University undergraduate and graduate students are conducting independent research projects this academic year through the Richter Scholars Program. George Fox is one of only 11 universities in the country to receive funding for the program through the Paul K. Richter Memorial Fund and the Evalyn E.C. Richer Memorial Fund, administered by the Bank of America. Among other schools receiving Richter Scholarship funding are Yale, Dartmouth, Cal Tech, and the University of Chicago. Students conduct projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor….. Click Here to Read More

Treating Adolescents A Dynamic and Challenging Age Group A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical TechniqueIt is an ambitious undertaking to distill the knowledge base, summarize the clinical wisdom, and provide vivid case illustrations for the full range of psychopathology presenting in adolescence. This first rate book succeeds on all counts while conveying the challenge and excitement of working with teenagers who have psychiatric problems.–Gregory K. Fritz, M.D., professor of psychiatry and director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Brown University School of Medicine This concise, up-to-date summary of adolescent development presents step-by-step guidance for…. Click Here to Read More

Handbook of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Issues in Clinical Child Psychology) Within the past two generations alone, child and adolescent obesity has more than doubled for some age groups and tripled for others. Consequently, the extraordinary number of school-age children now being diagnosed with what were once considered adult-onset disorders hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and related cardio-pulmonary conditions has catapulted pediatric obesity to the forefront of national attention. Yet even as recognition grows, reliable, scientifically tested information and methods often get lost in the media crush of quick fixes and hyped-up news stories. Now, in one…. Click Here to Read More

Handbook of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Issues in Clinical Child Psychology) Within the past two generations alone, child and adolescent obesity has more than doubled for some age groups and tripled for others. Consequently, the extraordinary number of school-age children now being diagnosed with what were once considered adult-onset disorders hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and related cardio-pulmonary conditions has catapulted pediatric obesity to the forefront of national attention. Yet even as recognition grows, reliable, scientifically tested information and methods often get lost in the media crush of quick fixes and hyped-up news stories. Now, in one…. Click Here to Read More

The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology: A Contextual Approach (Books) Top Deals Barnes & Noble.com$ 95.00+ $ 0.00…. Click Here to Read More

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Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders: A Comprehensive Textbook (Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Psychology) This reference mirrors the organization of the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) but goes beyond a listing of diagnostic criteria, addressing what to do after the diagnosis is made. Each chapter reviews the research on each disorder, offering a critique of the DSM-IV criteria and then provides assessment strategies and treatment recomendation from experts in both clinical psychology and psychiatry. List Price: $ 115.00 Price: $…. Click Here to Read More

Measuring Suicidal Behavior and Risk in Children and Adolescents (Measurement and Instrumentation in Psychology) Duke Univ., Durham, NC. Text provides up-to-date information on a wide range of instruments used to evaluate suicidal behaviors in children and adolescents. Discusses the conceptual, definitional, and psychometric issues important in evaluating and comparing various assessment instruments. For researchers and practitioners. List Price: $ 39.95 Price: $…. Click Here to Read More

Los Angeles (PRWEB) September 21, 2007 On Monday, September 10, 2007, the UCLA Semel Institute held a special reception to mark the launch of The Help Group – UCLA Autism Research Alliance. This spirited occasion was hosted by Dr. Peter C. Whybrow, Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Semel Insititute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, and Dr. James McCracken, Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Semel Insititute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. The event was attended by UCLA and The Help Group colleagues, faculty and friends and took place at the Semel Institute in Westwood. The Help…. Click Here to Read More

by technovore Have You Heard of F-99? Read Up! This New Definition of ‘Abnormal Psychology’ Could Put You in an Asylum!   Article by Karan Naidoo The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to the International Classification of Diseases, revision ten (ICD-10), Chapter Five, “Mental and Behavioral Disorders” as a universal descriptor of abnormal psychology. The description of mental and behavioral disorders presented in this chapter essentially define the abnormal everyman, the abnormal men and women of the world. The WHO rightfully takes a global view on the individual. All people in the world are equal in the eyes of…. Click Here to Read More

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Adolescent Romantic Relations and Sexual Behavior: Theory, Research, and Practical Implications Developmental and clinical researchers have only just discovered the phenomenon of adolescent romance as a topic of serious scientific inquiry. This discovery may be related to the overwhelming evidence that adult romantic relationships are failing at alarming rates. Dramatic increases in the rates of divorce, out of wedlock childbirth, and relationship violence lead to questions about the developmental precursors of romantic love and commitment. What’s wrong with love and can it be fixed? This book brings together a diverse group of experts from various disciplines to address a serious gap…. Click Here to Read More