Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents
Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents
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USDThe earlier in life schizophrenia manifests itself, the poorer the long-term prognosis, and although it is very difficult to diagnose in the young, early treatment is now thought to improve outcome. Recent research also suggests that early onset schizophrenia has developmental precursors, making it difficult to distinguish from a number of other developmental disorders. In this timely book, an international team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists and psychologists give an up-to-date review of the latest findings in the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia in children and adolescents to give a comprehensive account of the current state of knowledge and the therapeutic options available to clinicians. They examine the disorder from developmental and clinical perspectives, with a focus on diagnosis, etiology, therapy and rehabilitation. This book is essential reading for all mental health professionals who treat young people with schizophrenia.
- A comprehensive and practical review of the latest research findings
- Developmental and clinical focus on the problems of diagnosis and treatment
- Written by an international team of expert psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists
Reviews & endorsements
"...an encouraging and stimulating book...This book will take its place as a major guide to practitioners in its important area of work for the next few years." Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
"I found the book richly rewarding and quite valuable. Written in a clear and accessible manner, it is based on a broad array of current and well-documented scientific data. I highly recommend this book." DOODY Publishing, Inc., Marc Sandrolini, MD
"This is an excellent and very readable and absorbing book..." Psychological Medicine
Product details
December 2000Paperback
9780521794282
328 pages
248 × 175 × 23 mm
0.66kg
26 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface Helmut Remschmidt
- 1. Childhood psychosis and schizophrenia: a historical review William Parry-Jones
- 2. Definition and classification Helmut Remschmidt
- 3. Epidemiology of early onset schizophrenia Christopher Gillberg
- 4. Childhood schizophrenia: developmental aspects Fred R. Volkmar
- 5. Diagnosis and differential diagnosis Chris Hollis
- 6. Genetic aspects Jane Scourfield and Peter McGuffin
- 7. Children with schizophrenia: a neurobehavioral perspective Robert F. Asarnow and Canan Karatekin
- 8. Psychosocial factors: the social context of child and adolescent onset schizophrenia Joan R. Asarnow, Martha C. Tompson and Michael J. Goldstein
- 9. Treatment and rehabilitation Helmut Remschmidt, Matthias Martin, Klaus Hennighausen and Eberhard Schulz
- 10. Course and prognosis Sally Nicola Merry and John Scott Werry
- Index.
