Children and Young People’s Mental Health 2nd edition

Overview

This new edition has been substantially updated and extended to reflect contemporary issues and approaches, and to focus on early intervention, ongoing support, and evidence-based care. It introduces the subject to the wide array of frontline workers in health, education, social services, and youth justice who have regular contact with children and young people and need some knowledge of the mental health issues that affect them and the services available. This accessible and wide-ranging introduction will be invaluable both to experienced practitioners and students who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of the difficulties that the young people and families with whom they work are experiencing, and current, evidence-based approaches to effectively meeting their needs.

Reviews

"The aim of this book, on children and young people's mental health, is to help raise awareness about all the important issues affecting our next generation of young adults. Written by subject experts, it provides key information for workers who are not currently mental health specialists.. This book provides valuable guidance on how to enhance existing services.. I hope that this book will go a long way towards providing front line workers with the knowledge and skills to recognise children and young people's mental health needs." Anne Longfield, OBE, Children's Commissioner for England

Author Biography

The team of editors have commissioned a wide range of experts to update the original themes of the book and address new issues and approaches.