Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

This casebook is designed to give students and trainees practical, applied experience with a wide range of child and adolescent mental health disorders, framed within the DSM-5 diagnostic system. Through carefully selected real-life cases, it bridges theory and practice, enabling learners to develop skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across diverse clinical settings. The text emphasizes multiple theoretical perspectives, fostering a nuanced understanding of psychopathology in youth.

Key Features:

• Extensive collection of real-world cases illustrating common and complex childhood and adolescent disorders.
• Emphasis on practical clinical skills: assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Coverage aligned with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Integration of current trends in research, assessment, and treatment approaches.
• New in the Fifth Edition: A case study on depression.
• Expanded coverage of trauma-related disorders.
• Updated assessment materials and references throughout.
• A new glossary to support comprehension of key terms.
• Suitable for coursework in child and adolescent psychopathology, as well as supplemental clinical training.