Emotion, Cognition, Health, and Development in Children and Adolescents

This book explores the intricate interplay between emotion, cognition, and health throughout childhood and adolescence. Originating from a 1992 conference, it examines how emotional and cognitive development both influence and are influenced by health and illness from infancy onward. The work provides a comprehensive understanding of these reciprocal processes, emphasizing the importance of developmental perspectives in promoting well-being, preventing disease, and informing interventions for children and adolescents.

Key Features:

• Integrates research on emotional, cognitive, and health development across childhood and adolescence.
• Highlights the bidirectional relationship between mental processes and physical health.
• Offers evidence-based implications for interventions in health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment.
• Includes theoretical frameworks and developmental models to guide understanding of child and adolescent health.
• Provides practical insights for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers focused on pediatric health and development.