Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health - 2nd Edition by Edilma L Yearwood & Geraldine S Pearson & Jamesetta A Newland (Paperback)

About the Book

"Knowledge of the characteristics of normal development in typically developing infants, children, and youth is a necessary precursor for recognizing characteristics that are considered atypical for the developmental stage. This knowledge is essential for advanced practice psychiatric and primary care practitioners in nursing who screen and monitor for the early signs of developmental abnormalities, mental illness, or behavioral difficulties. These can be indicative of minor developmental issues or of serious diagnostic conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that can be ameliorated, although not cured, with intensive early intervention services. Understanding developmental norms aids in early recognition of mental health disorders such as depression in children and youth (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2009)"--

Book Synopsis

Research has shown that a range of adult psychiatric disorders and mental health problems originate at an early age, yet the psychiatric symptoms of an increasing number of children and adolescents are going unrecognized and untreated--there are simply not enough child psychiatric providers to meet this steadily rising demand. It is vital that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and primary care practitioners take active roles in assessing behavioral health presentations and work collaboratively with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure that all children and adolescents receive appropriate treatment.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health helps APRNs address the mental health needs of this vulnerable population, providing practical guidance on assessment guidelines, intervention and treatment strategies, indications for consultation, collaboration, referral, and more. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive and timely resource has been fully updated to include DSM-5 criteria and the latest guidance on assessing, diagnosing, and treating the most common behavioral health issues facing young people. New and expanded chapters cover topics including eating disorders, bullying and victimization, LGBTQ identity issues, and conducting research with high-risk children and adolescents. Edited and written by a team of accomplished child psychiatric and primary care practitioners, this authoritative volume:

• Provides state-of-the-art knowledge about specific psychiatric and behavioral health issues in multiple care settings
• Reviews the clinical manifestation and etiology of behavioral disorders, risk and management issues, and implications for practice, research, and education
• Offers approaches for interviewing children and adolescents, and strategies for integrating physical and psychiatric screening
• Discusses special topics such as legal and ethical issues, cultural influences, the needs of immigrant children, and child and adolescent mental health policy
• Features a new companion website containing clinical case studies to apply concepts from the chapters

Designed to specifically address the issues faced by APRNs, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health is essential reading for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, particularly those working in family, pediatric, community health, psychiatric, and mental health settings.

*Second Place in the Child Health Category, 2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards*

From the Back Cover

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health helps advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) address the mental health needs of children and adolescents, providing practical guidance on assessment guidelines, intervention and treatment strategies, indications for consultation, collaboration, referral, and more. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive and timely resource has been fully updated to include DSM-5 criteria and the latest guidance on assessing, diagnosing, and treating the most common behavioral health issues facing young people. New and expanded chapters cover topics including eating disorders, bullying and victimization, LGBTQ identity issues, and conducting research with high-risk children and adolescents. Edited and written by a team of accomplished child psychiatric and primary care practitioners, this authoritative volume:

Provides state-of-the-art knowledge about specific psychiatric and behavioral health issues in multiple care settings

Reviews the clinical manifestation and etiology of behavioral disorders, risk and management issues, and implications for practice, research, and education

Offers approaches for interviewing children and adolescents, and strategies for integrating physical and psychiatric screening

Discusses special topics such as legal and ethical issues, cultural influences, the needs of immigrant children, and child and adolescent mental health policy

Features a new companion website containing clinical case studies to apply concepts from the chapters

Designed to specifically address the issues faced by APRNs, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health is essential reading for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, particularly those working in family, pediatric, community health, psychiatric, and mental health settings.

Review Quotes

Second Place in the Child Health Category, 2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards

About the Author

EDITED BY

Edilma L. Yearwood, PhD, PMHCNS, BC, FAAN, is Chair, Department of Professional Nursing Practice at Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies where she teaches psychiatric nursing.

Geraldine S. Pearson, PhD, PMHCNS, BC, FAAN, is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

Jamesetta A. Newland, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, DPNAP, FAAN is Clinical Professor Emerita at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing where she teaches in graduate programs.