1st Edition

Depression in Children and Adolescents

Edited By Leonard Poon, Emily Klass Copyright 1993
    266 Pages
    by Routledge

    266 Pages
    by Routledge

    Originally published in 1993, this title has contributions from many internationally respected experts from this field. The book covers the following areas: theories of development and etiology of depression; medical illness and depression; depression and other psychiatric conditions; treatment approaches to depression. The book has been written in such a way that research, clinical and psychiatric issues are easily understood. It will still be of interest and value to paediatricians, mental health practitioners and researchers in the field.

    Preface.  Part 1: Theories of Development and Etiology  1. Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescent Depression Jayne E. Schachter and Barbara A. Romano  2. Cognitive and Behavioral Theories of Depression Anita Gurian  3. Family Studies of Affective Disorders Carl E. Anderson and Myrna M. Weissman  4. Depression within the Family: A Systems Perspective Fiona True and Laurie Kaplan  5. Child Abuse, Neglect and Depression Arthur H. Green  Part 2: Medical Illness and Depression  6. Pediatric Illness as a Risk Factor in Depression Candace J. Erickson  7. Depression in Acutely Ill Children and Adolescents Lois Lyon Neumann and David G. Inwood  8. The Dying Child Avron Kreichman  Part 3: Depression and Other Psychiatric Conditions  9. Depression and Anxiety Greta Francis  10. Conduct Disorder and Depression James T. McCracken. Dennis P. Cantwell and Gregory L. Hanna  11. Substance Abuse in Depressed Adolescents John Piacentini and Caroly Pataki  12. Depression and Eating Disorders Lynne Hoffman and Katherine A. Halmi  Part 4: Treatment Approaches  13. Psychotherapy of Depression in Childhood and Adolescence Clarice J. Kestenbaum and Ian A. Canino  14. Pragmatic Approaches to the Treatment of Prepubescent Depression Emily Klass and Richard Gallagher  15. Pragmatic Approaches to the Treatment of Depressed Adolescents G. Randolph Schrodt Jr, Cyrus E. Adams and Anthony J. Siegel  16. The Psychopharmacology of Childhood and Adolescent Depression Harold S. Koplewicz, Emily Klass and Vivian Kafantaris.  Index.

    Biography

    Harold S. Koplewicz, Emily Klass