3 Stars from Doody
Continuing in the tradition of their previous two editions, the editors of the third edition of this handbook have assembled a distinguished group of experts to identify and explore the past accomplishments and future directions in the field of child psychopathology and clinical child psychopathology. The central premise is that child psychopathology cannot be approached simply through adapting an adult model of psychopathology. This newest edition then explores how recent advances in developmental psychology, attention to contextual issues surrounding the child and the family, and a multidetermined approach to exploring child psychopathology all contribute to a unique understanding of research and clinical practice in child psychopathology. The editors have successfully blended a compendium of articles beneficial to those attempting to understand the complexities of research and clinical work in the area of child psychopathology. This text is presented in four sections. First, a basic issues section discusses the growth and importance of developmental psychology toward understanding child psychopathology as well as etiological factors and diagnostic approaches in the field of child psychopathology. This section presents the framework for understanding child psychopathologies in a concise and thoughtful manner. Section two, specific psychopathologies, addresses a spectrum of disorders, including mental retardation, learning disabilities, and psychiatric disorders, and each is illustrated with a case study. The third section focuses on psychological aspects of physical conditions such as headaches, diabetes, cancer, childhood abuse, etc. The final section, prevention andtreatment, surveys a variety of treatment approaches, concluding with a chapter on prevention. While this is a broad area to explore given the limitations of a single book, these chapters supplement standard treatment options with innovative and original approaches to proactive prevention. This text admirably attempts to address a broad array of topics within a single book. Although it is not, of course, comprehensive in addressing each area of this field, it offers an excellent basic understanding of the unique, complex, and evolving nature of child psychopathology. This is recommended as an up-to-date sourcebook of interest to students, practitioners, and researchers alike.
Details the current status of research and practice in child psychopathology and clinical child psychology. Part I considers developmental, etiological, diagnostic, and taxonomic issues in detail, and addresses clinical formulation of psychopathology. Part II examines a variety of psychopathologies, with each chapter organized around issues of definition, diagnosis, etiology, assessment, and treatment, with case studies. Part III covers psychological aspects of physical disorders, with chapters on headaches, AIDS, asthma, diabetes, cancer, abuse and neglect, and stress. This section reflects the impact of behavioral medicine and pediatric psychology on the practice of clinical child psychology. Part IV reviews psychodynamic, behavioral, and psychopharmacological treatments. This third edition incorporates developments in the field since 1989, and includes a final chapter on preventive strategies within the context of a proactive-developmental-ecological perspective. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Reviewer: Mary Case, MA (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: Continuing in the tradition of their previous two editions, the editors of the third edition of this handbook have assembled a distinguished group of experts to identify and explore the past accomplishments and future directions in the field of child psychopathology and clinical child psychopathology.
Purpose: The central premise is that child psychopathology cannot be approached simply through adapting an adult model of psychopathology. This newest edition then explores how recent advances in developmental psychology, attention to contextual issues surrounding the child and the family, and a multidetermined approach to exploring child psychopathology all contribute to a unique understanding of research and clinical practice in child psychopathology.
Audience: The editors have successfully blended a compendium of articles beneficial to those attempting to understand the complexities of research and clinical work in the area of child psychopathology.
Features: This text is presented in four sections. First, a basic issues section discusses the growth and importance of developmental psychology toward understanding child psychopathology as well as etiological factors and diagnostic approaches in the field of child psychopathology. This section presents the framework for understanding child psychopathologies in a concise and thoughtful manner. Section two, specific psychopathologies, addresses a spectrum of disorders, including mental retardation, learning disabilities, and psychiatric disorders, and each is illustrated with a case study. The third section focuses on psychological aspects of physical conditions such as headaches, diabetes, cancer, childhood abuse, etc. The final section, prevention and treatment, surveys a variety of treatment approaches, concluding with a chapter on prevention. While this is a broad area to explore given the limitations of a single book, these chapters supplement standard treatment options with innovative and original approaches to proactive prevention.
Assessment: This text admirably attempts to address a broad array of topics within a single book. Although it is not, of course, comprehensive in addressing each area of this field, it offers an excellent basic understanding of the unique, complex, and evolving nature of child psychopathology. This is recommended as an up-to-date sourcebook of interest to students, practitioners, and researchers alike.