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Parents reach for dog-eared copies of Dr Spock when their child has a rash or the flu, but when 'moodiness' lingers or worrisome behavior problems grow, they have nowhere to turn for answers or reassurance. Now, in this compassionate resource, prominent Harvard researcher Dr Stephen V. Faraone gives parents the tools they need to look clearly at how a child is feeling, thinking, and behaving and make wise decisions about when to call for professional help. Cues and questions teach readers to become scientific observers of their child, and vital facts about common disorders help them distinguish between normal variations in speech development and Asperger syndrome, between moodiness that's just a phase and depression, between childhood fears and the symptoms of anxiety. Knowing what to ask - and tell - the professionals, from the pediatrician to a mental health specialist, will help parents ensure a complete and accurate diagnosis. Filled with handy sidebars, charts, and checklists, the book also teaches parents to weigh treatment options to determine what's best for their child.

Table of Contents:

Introduction. Part 1: Understanding the Psychological Health of Children. What do Psychological Problems Look Like? Health versus Illness: When do Everyday Problems Become Disorders? What Causes Psychological Problems? Part 2: Diagnoses and Disorders. Disruptive Behavior. Moodiness. Worry and Anxiety. Learning Disorders. Abnormal Development. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tourette's Disorder, and Eating Disorders. Part 3: Getting Professional Help. The Mental Health Evaluation. Following Up on the Diagnosis: Finding the Right Treatment for Your Child. Working with the Mental Health Care System. Resources.



About the Author :
Stephen V. Faraone, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Pediatric Psychopharmacology Research, Massachusetts General Hospital. The author of over 350 journal articles and books, including Genetics of Mental Disorders, Dr. Faraone has been recognized by the Institute for Scientific Information for his high-impact papers in the field of psychiatry. In 2003, he was inducted into the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to research on attention disorders.

Review :
"Dr. Faraone provides an invaluable service with this book. As someone who has consulted with thousands of parents concerned about their children, I deeply understand just how much they need honesty and clear guidance. The book delivers exactly what its title promises. The world of psychological disturbances is frightening enough, and doubly so when you are lost about what it all means and what you can do for the child you love so much....A 'must read' for any parent whose child is going through a rough time. - Ron Taffel, author of Parenting by Heart"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781572308947
  • Publisher: Guilford Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Guilford Publications
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 338
  • Sub Title: What to do When Something Seems Wrong
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 157230894X
  • Publisher Date: 21 Jul 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 648 gr


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