Positive Mental Health, Fighting Stigma and Promoting Resiliency for Children and Adolescents

Positive Mental Health, Fighting Stigma and Promoting Resiliency for Children and Adolescents
Author: Matthew Hodes
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2016-06-24
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0128044144

Positive Mental Health for Children and Adolescents: Fighting Stigma and Promoting Resiliency examines the main mechanisms involved in improving mental health in children and adolescents, including social and biological processes, as well as effective treatments. By taking into account diverse settings and cultures, the book combines academic, research, and clinical contributions and sets forth how it can be translated into effective clinical practice. In addition, the book promotes the study, treatment, care, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders and disabilities involving children, adolescents, and their families, and includes emerging knowledge on mental health problems and good practice in child and adolescent psychiatry as relayed by experts from around the world. - Focuses on the empirical evidence base for work in child and adolescent mental health - Appraises the available evidence and underscores where it is lacking - Demonstrates the implementation of research into practice - Highlights the relevance of existing knowledge for clinical management - Considers service and policy implications

Depression

Depression
Author: Madhukar H. Trivedi
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2019-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019092957X

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious, debilitating, life-shortening illness that affects many persons of all ages and backgrounds. The lifetime risk for MDD is 7-12% for men and 20-25% for women (Kessler et al., 2003). MDD is a disabling disorder that costs the U.S. over $200 billion per year in direct and indirect costs (Greenberg et al., 2015), and is the leading cause of disability worldwide (WHO, 2018). Depression also has detrimental effects on all aspects of social functioning (e.g., self-care, social role, and family life, including household, marital, kinship, and parental roles). While there have been several treatments that are efficacious, many individuals suffering from depression experience life-long challenges due to the chronic and episodic nature of the disease. Identifying strategies to find the right treatments for the right patients is critical. Ongoing research has explored the importance of examining physiologic biomarkers, as well as clinical characteristics to gain a better understanding of subtypes of depression, which will lead to improved treatments and better outcomes. This book provides an introduction to the etiology and pathophysiology of depression, common comorbidities and differential diagnoses, pharmacotherapy strategies, psychotherapeutic and neuromodulation interventions, novel and non-traditional treatment strategies, and considerations in special populations.

Making Sense of the ICD-11

Making Sense of the ICD-11
Author: Peter Tyrer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2023-10-26
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1009182242

An important summary of the major changes to the mental health section of the ICD-11 and its implications for clinical practice. Authored by leading clinicians in the respective fields, this book will appeal to all mental health professionals internationally, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and mental health nurses.

Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author: Nicholas W. Gelbar
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2018
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0190624825

Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder synthesizes current science on adolescents and young adults with ASD in order to inform mental health practitioners and education professionals who work directly with these individuals.

Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice

Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
Author: Garcia, Manuel B.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2024-02-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice unveils a transformative revolution brought about by emerging technologies, setting the stage for a paradigmatic shift from reactive medical interventions to proactive preventive measures. This transition has not only redefined the doctor-patient relationship but has also placed patients at the helm of their health management, actively engaged in informed decision-making. The book, a collective effort by experts across diverse disciplines, stands as an authoritative compendium delving into the profound implications of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare. From the tantalizing realm of artificial intelligence powering diagnostics and treatments to the tangible impact of wearable health devices and telemedicine on accessibility, each chapter delves into the nuanced interplay between technology and medical practice. This book spotlights the capabilities of these technologies, as well as dissecting the ethical, social, and regulatory tapestry they unravel. This book, thoughtfully tailored for a spectrum of stakeholders, epitomizes a synergy between knowledge dissemination and empowerment. From healthcare practitioners seeking to optimize medical practices to policymakers navigating the labyrinth of ethical considerations, from educators enriching health literacy to patients empowered to navigate their health journey, the book unearths its relevance across the healthcare spectrum.

Psychology Around Us

Psychology Around Us
Author: Nancy Ogden
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 930
Release: 2021-06-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 111964531X

Psychology Around Us, Fourth Canadian Edition offers students a wealth of tools and content in a structured learning environment that is designed to draw students in and hold their interest in the subject. Psychology Around Us is available with WileyPLUS, giving instructors the freedom and flexibility to tailor curated content and easily customize their course with their own material. It provides today's digital students with a wide array of media content — videos, interactive graphics, animations, adaptive practice — integrated at the learning objective level to provide students with a clear and engaging path through the material. Psychology Around Us is filled with interesting research and abundant opportunities to apply concepts in a real-life context. Students will become energized by the material as they realize that Psychology is "all around us."

The Wiley Handbook of Developmental Psychopathology

The Wiley Handbook of Developmental Psychopathology
Author: Luna C. Centifanti
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 111855454X

The Wiley Handbook of Developmental Psychopathology offers a concise, up-to-date, and international overview of the study of developmental psychopathology. Examines the cognitive, neurobiological, genetic, and environmental influences on normal and abnormal development across the lifespan Incorporates methodology, theory, and the latest empirical research in a discussion of modern techniques for studying developmental psychopathology Considers the legal, societal, and policy impacts of changes to diagnostic categories in the light of the transition to DSM-5 Moves beyond a disorder-based discussion to address issues that cut across diagnostic categories

Inequality in Key Skills of City Youth

Inequality in Key Skills of City Youth
Author: Stephen Lamb
Publisher: American Educational Research Association
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2024-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1960348035

This groundbreaking research volume addresses the topic of educational inequality from a global perspective. It includes 16 chapters from an international group of scholars who examine how well city school systems from around the world are preparing young people, particularly poor and minority students, with the skills they will need for further study, work, and life overall. While skills in key domains such as science, math, language, and civics have been center stage in international comparisons, there has been growing recognition of the effects that education has on the development of broader sets of capabilities such as social and emotional skills (also known as “noncognitive” or “21st-century” skills) that can affect the success of students in school and beyond. This volume aims to address the shortage of international data on the wide range of skills that students need to learn, enabling researchers to compare the types and causes of educational inequality in skills within and between cities.

Advocacy for Social and Linguistic Justice in TESOL

Advocacy for Social and Linguistic Justice in TESOL
Author: Christine E. Poteau
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000505073

Recognizing the need for increased social justice in the fields of TESOL and English language teaching (ELT) globally, this volume presents a range of international case studies and empirical research to demonstrate how English language instruction can promote social and linguistic justice through advocacy-oriented pedagogies and curricula. Advocacy for Social and Linguistic Justice in TESOL adopts a critical, and evidence-based approach to identifying effective practice in ensuring inclusive and equitable learning and teaching. Chapters address emergent issues including heritage language and L1 attrition, teacher and learner identity, and linguistic colonialism, as well as wider issues such as global citizenship and human rights. Focus is placed on empowering both educators and learners as advocates of social justice and consideration is also given to how social responsibility can be supported through enhanced teacher preparation and professional development. Making a timely contribution at the intersection of advocacy, social justice, and English language teaching, this book will be key reading for postgraduate researchers, scholars, and academics in the fields of TESOL and ELT, as well as language education, applied linguistics, and the sociology of education more broadly. English language teachers and practitioners will also find this volume of interest.