Adolescent Psychiatry by Lois T. Flaherty (9780881633320)

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This volume tracks the continuing evolution of adolescent psychiatry as it strives to keep pace with therapeutic and social responsibilities which, in the 21st century, have become increasingly intertwined. It draws attention to the pressing issues before those who work with adolescents, highlighting both the field's achievements to date and the work that lies before it. It begins with essays that address the challenge of maintaining human connections in a biological century. Papers on adolescent development, which challenge readers to look beyond preconcieved ideas, follow. There is a section on trauma, violence and suicide that explores interventions with special groups of high-risk adolescents, including violent offenders, suicide attempters and adolescent refugees. There is a special section on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorders, including a debate on whether or not conduct disorder is actually a valid diagnosis.

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