Paediatric Neuropsychology Within the Multidisciplinary Context

Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Seventh Edition, is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and international reference that provides an authoritative overview of the field of child and adolescent mental health. Thoroughly updated, this edition addresses emerging challenges such as COVID-19, digital technology in assessment and intervention, global crises, and the needs of children in low-resource settings. Written by leading experts, the text integrates research, clinical practice, and educational guidance, offering clinicians, educators, and trainees a practical and evidence-based understanding of child and adolescent psychopathology.

Key Features

• Fully updated content on contemporary issues including COVID-19, global conflicts, natural disasters, and care in low-resource settings.
• New chapters covering diversity, gender and sexual orientation, body dysmorphic disorder, and digital technology for assessment and treatment.
• Expertly authored sections on diagnosis, classification, developmental psychopathology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and emotional regulation.
• Detailed discussion of influences on psychopathology, including genetics, epigenetics, parental mental health, psychosocial adversity, and physical illness.
• Comprehensive coverage of interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, family and relationship-based treatments, and parenting programs.
• Focus on special populations, including refugee and asylum-seeking children, children affected by HIV/AIDS, and those with sensory impairments.
• Multimedia resources including short author video clips, instructor slides, and enhanced teaching materials for clinical and educational use.
• International perspective, integrating research and clinical practices from around the world, emphasizing culturally sensitive approaches.