Mental Health Care of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Primary Care Clinicians [Paperback]

Name: Mental Health Care of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Primary Care Clinicians [Paperback]
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: C8989B3A-6F6A-4503-B1DE-F7C4DF4E3402

Editor: Jane Meschan Foy, MD, FAAP

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Description

This indispensable resource provides primary care clinicians with a framework for addressing pediatric mental health problems in the primary care practice. It offers guidance on practice enhancements and on clinical care of patients with identified mental health concerns, signs and symptoms, as well as common disorders.

Topics Include

Integrating preventive mental health care into pediatric practice
Pediatric care of children and adolescents with mental health problems
Office and network systems to support mental health care
Partnering to improve community mental health systems
Iterative Mental Health Assessment
Psychosocial therapies
Self-regulation therapies and biofeedback
Complementary and integrative medical therapies
Triage for psychiatric emergencies
Use of psychotropic medications in primary care
Care of children with common mental health concerns, signs and symptoms
Anxiety and trauma-related distress
Disruptive behavior and aggression
Eating abnormalities
Assessment and care of children with unexplained medical symptoms
And more…

Details

ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-150-0
Product Code: MA0860
Publication Date: June 1, 2018
Format: Paperback
Pages: 932
Trim Size: 9 inches x 6 inches
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Availability: In Stock

About the Authors

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American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

What People Are Saying

“The book will certainly serve as a wonderful resource for primary care pediatricians. Congratulations to the AAP and Dr. Foy on this very helpful effort.”

Marshall L. Land, Jr., MD FAAP