Interviewing Children and Adolescents: Skills and Strategies for Effective DSM-IV Diagnosis [Hardcover]

James Morrison (Author), Thomas F. Anders (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572305010 | ISBN-13: 978-1572305014 | Publication Date: October 6, 1999 | Edition: 1

This highly practical volume provides a complete guide to conducting an age-appropriate child or adolescent interview and formulating a clinically useful DSM-IV diagnosis. Illuminating both the art and the science of child diagnosis, the book blends astute advice on the interview process with crucial information on a wide range of mental and behavioral disorders. Readers learn effective approaches to communicating with children and adolescents on a level they can understand; eliciting information from patients whose verbal and cognitive abilities may be limited; and recognizing how disorders may present in children of different ages.

Editorial Reviews

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"This excellent text offers logical, precise technical support for diagnosing mental health problems in children and adolescents, while at the same time capturing the spontaneity and freshness of real-life young people. Each chapter is anchored by a vivid portrait of a troubled child or teenager struggling with the problems characteristic of the DSM-IV diagnosis being discussed. The reader is provided with a concise yet thorough account of diagnostic criteria, exclusion criteria, and differential diagnosis considerations. Well-organized tables facilitate the task of differential diagnosis by summarizing complex information at a glance." --Carl Feinstein, MD, Director of Clinical Studies, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

"This volume bridges here-and-now clinical observation and current theoretical models. Specific questions are offered to help students and clinicians know what to look for in describing children and adolescents. The book describes interviews for different developmental levels, using narrative dialogue to illustrate how a question (e.g., 'does she speak words yet?') is linked to developmental expectations (e.g., for having and using language). Specific mental disorders are discussed, with interview examples for each. Throughout, tables and sidebars help organize complicated information and focus the reader's attention. This will be a welcome addition to the library of clinicians beginning to work with children." --Penelope Knapp, MD, Medical Director, California State Department of Mental Health

"This is a rare example of a masterful text that is also a good read. It contains a wealth of information and clinical pearls, all presented in a practical and clinically relevant form. This volume's sensible descriptions of developmentally appropriate interviewing techniques and the diagnostic process will be of interest to trainees in all the mental health disciplines." --Gregory K. Fritz, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital

"This well-written text should be on the shelf of every student who is learning to practice child, adolescent, and family mental health. It is clear, concise, and well-written, and can be used with students and clinicians in nursing, psychology, and social work, as well as psychiatry....A wonderful guide." --Shirley M. H. Hanson, RN, PhD, LMFT, School of Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University

"This book serves as an excellent resource within the assessment and consultation training sequence of our program. Graduate students in school, clinical, and counseling psychology are likely to benefit from the practical and clinical relevance of this text." --John S. Carlson, PhD, School Psychology Program, Michigan State University

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This is a rare example of a masterful text that is also a good read. It contains a wealth of information and clinical pearls, all presented in a practical and clinically relevant form. This volume's sensible descriptions of developmentally appropriate interviewing techniques and the diagnostic process will be of interest to trainees in all the mental health disciplines (Gregory K. Fritz, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital).

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 482 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press; 1 edition (October 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572305010
• ISBN-13: 978-1572305014
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Morrison, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful!, September 15, 2007

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A. Martinez (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interviewing Children and Adolescents: Skills and Strategies for Effective DSM-IV Diagnosis (Paperback)

This text is clear and easy to read. The information is pratical and useful. I like this book so much that I won't sell it back when I'm done with my class.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interviewing children and adolescents, October 26, 2010

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This review is from: Interviewing Children and Adolescents: Skills and Strategies for Effective DSM-IV Diagnosis (Paperback)

This book is awesome for the student who is new to DSM-IV (revised). It is detailed and easier to read than the DSM. It's detail includes everything outlined in the DSM concerning child and adolescent mental issues. The title is deceiving though. It insinuates (IMO) that there are interviewing techniques. Interviewing techniques for kids is very scarce. But aside from this, this book is the easiest and most convenient text book I have read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, January 30, 2009

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This review is from: Interviewing Children and Adolescents: Skills and Strategies for Effective DSM-IV Diagnosis (Paperback)

This book was very helpful. I work in a human services profession and working with children is very different from working with adults. This book clarifies the differences and uses examples to clarify its message.