Handbook of pediatric psychology and psychiatry: Psychological and psychiatric issues in the pediatric setting

-- Contributors are recognized experts in the field of pediatric psychology and psychiatry.-- Integrates the disciplines by addressing both medical and psychological pediatric issues in a tightly-organized and comprehensive manner.Recently there has been increased recognition of the importance of psychological and psychiatric interventions to children's health and the advances in science which have highlighted the effectiveness of treatments developed by pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists. Because of this, there is a growing need for a book that integrates these disciplines in the pediatric setting as it addresses both medical and psychological / psychiatric issues in a comprehensive manner. This state-of the art two-volume reference does just that and more.Written by prominent researchers and consultants in the field of pediatric psychology and psychiatry, the first volume covers a range of topics, including: developmental issues and disabilities, legal issues in a pediatric setting, sleep, anxiety and eating disorders, substance abuse, and much more.… (more)