| Handbook of Depression in Children and Adolescents 1995 Edition Contributor(s): Reynolds, William M. (Editor), Johnston, Hugh F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0306447428 ISBN-13: 9780306447426 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $312.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1994 Annotation: This unique handbook provides comprehensive coverage of current studies in child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry that pertain to depression in young people. Contributions from leading psychologists and psychiatrists offers a variety of perspectives on the nature, characteristics, evaluation, and treatment of depression in children and adolescents. Papers discuss developmental models of depression, assessment procedures, psychological and pharmacological treatments, and suicidal behaviors. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Psychology | Clinical Psychology |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 94039561 |
| Series: Issues in Clinical Child Psychology |
| Physical Information: 1.76" H x 7.72" W x 10.22" (3.51 lbs) 620 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Anyone who has ever been close to a seriously depressed child has undoubtedly been affected by the youngster's vulnerability, misery, and pain. Indeed, it is much like caring for a child who is in physical pain. For the child in the depths of depression, no activity is fun, nothing can be enjoyed, and no one can provide enough consolation or comfort. At times, the youngster may cry or whimper. There may be fits of defiance or rage and sometimes withdrawal into a numb, sullen silence. A child in this state tries the patience of parents and siblings. Remedies of every sort are tried, including gifts, punishments, bribes, lectures, pleading, and a host of others. Such efforts occasionally provide temporary relief, but more often they seem to make matters worse. Commonly, there is an emotional wall of anger and frustration between a depressed child and other fumily members that may inevitably lead to further isolation and withdrawal. If too much time passes without their being helped, many depressed children and adolescents come to believe that suicide offers the only real relief for their pain. Currently, there is a Depression Awareness Week that includes free screening at participating health and mental health settings around the United States and is designed to identify depression in adults, suggesting that society's awareness of depression and psychiatric disorders is focused to a large extent on adults. |