The biological and psychological basis of pet therapy / animal-assisted therapy and what this means for practice"A comprehensive, scientific foundation for human-animal therapy". (Judith Solomon)In recent years, the ancient symbiosis between humans and their pets has entered a new phase, marked by t…

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in adults Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that emerges during childhood. However, it is now well recognized that ADHD frequently persists over the lifespan and well into adulthood…

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in children and adolescentsAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that can have serious consequences for academic, emotional, social, and occupational functioning. When properly identified…

For all who work with autism spectrum clients – 78 FAQs about autism, Asperger, and atypical autism answered by 66 of the world's leading experts!Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), which include autism, Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism, are puzzling, controversial, and a challenge – and the sub…

This book provides clear guidance about effective, evidence-based approaches to treating alcohol misuse in young adults.Heavy drinking – and its associated problems – are an integral part of many college students’ and other young adults’ lives. Though some young drinkers are able to consume alcohol …

The new edition of this popular, evidence-based guide compiles and reviews the latest knowledge about the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood maltreatment, with particular emphasis on the current gold standard approach – trauma-focused CBT.

Clear, up-to-date guidance from leading experts on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity. In particular, family-based treatment, the method best supported by the research, is outlined and handouts for clinical use are included.

Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practic…

The new edition of this popular reference on psychotropic medications for children and adolescents, packed with substantial revisions and updates!

Even those clinicians who have a special expertise in the treatment of eating disorders frequently find themselves in despair after trying unsuccessfully to persuade a seriously ill patient to accept treatment. This book can help.Eating disorders are causing increasing problems in our society, and m…

A compact, “how-to” manual on effective, evidence-based treatments for enuresis and encopresis.The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have a profound impact on the children - this book shows to recognize these effects and provide effective clinical interventions and preventive measures.This compact and easy-to-read text by leading experts shows practitioners and students how to recognize the imp…

Language impairment in childhood and adolescence: presentation, diagnosis, assessment, and empirically validated treatment.As many as half of children and adolescents presenting for mental health services have language impairments, often undiagnosed. This book offers a clear and comprehensive descri…

Practical and expert guidance on how to identify and treat nonsuicidal self-injury - an often misunderstood, but increasingly frequent phenomenon Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a baffling, troubling, and hard to treat phenomenon that has increased markedly in recent years. Key issues in diagnosin…

Following the success of the adult version, this multiaxial diagnostic and classification system based on psychodynamic principles has now been adapted for children and adolescents by combiningpsychodynamic, developmental, and clinical psychiatric perspectives.