Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents (Cambridge Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) [Paperback]

Helmut Remschmidt (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Cambridge Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Publication Date: December 11, 2000

Although schizophrenia is very difficult to diagnose in the young, early treatment is now thought to improve outcome. Recent research 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. It gives a comprehensive account of the current state of knowledge and the therapeutic options available to clinicians. The authors examine the disorder from developmental and clinical perspectives, focusing on diagnosis, etiology, therapy, and rehabilitation. This volume is essential reading for all mental health professionals who treat young people with schizophrenia.

Editorial Reviews

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"...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

Book Description

Schizophrenia is very difficult to diagnose in the young, but early treatment is now thought to improve outcome. In this timely book, an international team of experts review 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, focussing on diagnosis, etiology, therapy and rehabilitation. This book is essential reading for all mental health professionals who treat young people.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (December 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521794285
• ISBN-13: 978-0521794282
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,367,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)