Handbook of Infant Mental Health, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Charles H. Zeanah Jr. MD (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1606233157 | ISBN-13: 978-1606233153 | Publication Date: July 15, 2009 | Edition: Third Edition

Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this state-of-the-art handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of developmental, clinical, and social aspects of mental health from birth to the preschool years. Leading authorities explore models of development; biological, family, and sociocultural risk and protective factors; and frequently encountered disorders and disabilities. Evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment are presented, with an emphasis on ways to support strong parent–child relationships. The volume reviews the well-documented benefits of early intervention and prevention and describes applications in mental health, primary care, childcare, and child welfare settings.

 

New to This Edition

* Significantly updated and revised to reflect scientific and clinical advances. 
* 14 new topics covered.

* Cutting-edge assessment and intervention models.

* Important findings on brain development and early experiences.

* Explores key gains in understanding and treating autism, language delays, trauma, attachment disorders, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Since the prior edition of this handbook, major advances in biology and neuroscience have been made and research knowledge on psychosocial factors in infant development has accumulated. This magnificent third edition brings together all relevant advances in a well-referenced but remarkably accessible volume. It is a true gem for all clinicians and students whose work touches on early childhood and who want their practices to be guided by best evidence."--Peter Fonagy, PhD, FBA, Freud Memorial Professor of Psychoanalysis and Chair, Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, UK

"Once again, Zeanah has produced a first-rate handbook. Although the six distinct sections of the book will be familiar, the third edition has new authors, new topics, and the latest updates on research advances and clinical techniques. Leaders in the field contribute their knowledge and expertise in easy-to-read, scholarly presentations. Keeping pace with the burgeoning field of infant mental health, this handbook is a 'must read' for all researchers and clinicians who wish to stay current."--Thomas F. Anders, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Emeritus), M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis

"The definitive handbook on infant mental health. This work has become indispensable worldwide for practitioners and trainees in child psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics, and social work. The Handbook presents the best available knowledge and works toward consensus on key issues related to theory, research, assessment, psychopathology, and intervention."--Antoine Guedeney, MD, Head, Department of Child Psychiatry, Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, Paris, France; President, World Association for Infant Mental Health

About the Author

Charles H. Zeanah, Jr., MD, is the Mary K. Sellars-Polchow Chair in Psychiatry, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, and Vice Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is also Executive Director of the Institute for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at Tulane. Dr. Zeanah has a longstanding interest in infant mental health, especially abuse and neglect in young children, attachment and its disorders, psychopathology, and infant–parent relationships. Throughout his career, his clinical and research focus has been on early experiences and their effects. He is the recipient of honors including the Irving Phillips Award for Prevention from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), the Presidential Citation for Distinguished Research and Leadership in Infant Mental Health from the American Orthopsychiatric Association, the Sarah Haley Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Blanche F. Ittelson Award for Research in Child Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Dr. Zeanah is a Fellow of AACAP, a Distinguished Fellow of the APA, and a Board Member of Zero to Three.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 622 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; Third Edition edition (July 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606233157
• ISBN-13: 978-1606233153
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #278,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic compilation of articles, May 18, 2011

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I'm impressed by the span of knowledge areas covered by this book. Each chapter covers a different caveat of Infant/Toddler Mental Health. I highly recommend the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, August 9, 2010

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This was a wonderful book! Incredibly informative and useful!
Thank you!
-CWright