Treatment of Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Fourth Edition

Now completely revised, the fourth edition of Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders is a definitive practitioner reference and course text that thoroughly reviews evidence-based treatments for psychological disorders in children and adolescents. Integrating psychosocial, pharmacological, and complementary therapies, the book emphasizes developmental considerations and provides guidance for tailoring interventions to each child and family. Rich clinical illustrations and case examples make it an essential resource for both students and practicing clinicians.

Key Features:

• Entirely new content, reflecting over a decade of clinical and empirical developments.
• Expanded coverage of disorders, including bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, early-onset schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood obesity, sleep problems, and more.
• Focus on transdiagnostic, dimensional, and public health issues.
• Guidance on case conceptualization and evidence-based therapist flexibility.
• Illustrative case examples and therapy transcripts throughout.
• Fully updated to align with DSM-5 criteria.
• Serves as both a comprehensive course text and a practical reference for clinicians.