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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

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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

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

“Being an Adolescent Suicide Survivor” Suicide is a tragic act. The real victims of the tragedy are the individuals who are left behind to cope with the trauma of loosing a significant other. They often struggle with unanswerable questions, self-blaming, stigmatisation and confusion. Very little is known regarding the qualitative aspects of adolescent suicide survivors’ emotional experiences, meaning-making and coping behaviour. This book describes a study of the lived experiences of female late adolescent suicide survivors. It primarily uses a psychological-phenomenological approach. Data collection consisted of collage-facilitated face-to-face phenomenological interviews. The data…. Click Here to Read More

by romana klee Adolescent Cultures   Article by Sam Vaknin The tripling of the world’s population in the last century or so fostered a rift between the majority of industrial nations (with the exception of the United States) and all the developing and less developing countries (the “third world”). The populace in places like Western Europe and Japan (and even Russia) is ageing and dwindling. These are middle-aged, sedate, cultures with a middle-class, mature outlook on life. They are mostly liberal, consensual, pragmatic, inert, and compassionate.The denizens of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are still multiplying….. Click Here to Read More

Elizabeth McGuire, MSW, Intervention Consultant with the Relational Life Institute Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 9, 2008 Boston think tank, Relational Life Institute (RLI), announced today the hiring of Elizabeth McGuire, MSW to advance a new approach to adolescent and young adult intervention that will match treatment services specifically to the needs of each patient and therapist. Ms. McGuire was hired because she is “rehab agnostic” and is unwed to one treatment center or modality. Ms. McGuire will be a national resource to any therapist for advice on where to direct a patient for the most…. Click Here to Read More

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Specialty Board Review (Continuing Education in Psychiatry and Psychology Series) Both general and child/adolescent psychiatrists will find the third edition of this book valuable in preparing for their re-certification exams. The last ten years have brought tremendous changes to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The revision of this book incorporates recent information from AACAP’s Practice Parameters, and review questions and references have also been updated. Hendren has reviewed every question, answer, and explanation to ensure coverage of the major advances in the classification of child and adolescent disorders represented…. Click Here to Read More

by romana klee Enlarged Breast in Adolescent Boys – Unhealthy Psychological Effects   Article by dong vightsz At the age of puberty, most adolescent boys develop awareness on their physical appearance. The age of puberty in boys usually occurs much later than that of the girls however the emotional tension they accumulate within them is more than that of an adolescent girl. It is more likely that adolescent girls become self-conscious than adolescent boys. Too self-conscious adolescent boy is usually cast out from the social circle. As a result, the emotional tension in these boys keeps on rising. This is one of the…. Click Here to Read More

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 Dr. Jared Maloff, a Clinical Psychologist in Beverly Hills, CA is announcing the beginning of his new website (www.beverlyhillspsychologist.com), which will feature articles and Dr. Maloff’s recommendations for psychological wellness. This site will serve as a community resource and information center for those suffering from depression, anxiety, addictions, and parents of small children and teens. Dr. Maloff’s practice, located in Beverly Hills, CA serves the greater Los Angeles community. He specializes in treating adult and adolescent depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma survivors. Dr. Maloff, who also conducts…. Click Here to Read More

Abnormal Child And Adolescent Psychology- (Value Pack w/MySearchLab) MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself–including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and…. Click Here to Read More