Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Fifth Edition

Psychiatry by Mina K. Dulcan (Author), Rachel R. Ballard (Author), Poonam Jha (Author), Julie M. Sadhu (Author)

Much like the patients on which it focuses, the field of pediatric mental health continues to grow and develop. Among other advances, the body of clinical research and the number of empirically supported treatments have grown, evaluation practices have been refined, and awareness of emotional and behavioral problems in youth has increased. Stay up-to-date on significant DSM-5 changes to psychiatric nomenclature and criteria-and the developments that have spurred them-with the Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.,br>This fifth edition prunes older content while distilling and incorporating clinically relevant findings, and features:Reorganized diagnostic chapters that reflect updates to DSM-5Tables of selected diagnostic criteria from DSM-5 for quick referenceRelevant treatment methods for each section on a specific disorder or clinical situationAn informative chapter dedicated to pharmacological treatments-from stimulant medications and antidepressants to antipsychotics and anticonvulsantsSuggested additional readings for those interested in learning more about particular topicsRecommended published and on-line information resources for parentsAn indispensable primer on child and adolescent psychiatry for medical and mental health students and clinical trainees, this guide also serves as an ideal, quick-reference update for practicing physicians, nurses, and advanced practice nurses.Complex theoretical notions, new research, and areas of controversy have been simplified in the interest of brevity and ease of reference, making this a useful resource for professionals in special education, child welfare, and juvenile justice, as well as parents

Review
Dulcans Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is an excellent resource for child and adolescent psychiatry practitioners, and trainees. This text is well written and extremely well organized. A particular strength of this guide is its focus upon topics relevant to child psychiatrists; inclusion of the new DSM-5 criteria; and easy access to the core elements of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The Concise Guide broadly and comprehensively covers important areas, while providing enough depth to make it a useful review for busy clinicians, for students, and for those preparing for psychiatry examinations. I buy this book with each new edition and recommend it for my faculty and trainees. –Tami D. Benton, M.D., FAAP, FAACAP, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Dulcan and colleagues have done an outstanding job in summarizing the salient elements in a concise, digestible format. This guide will be helpful not only to trainees but to those preparing for MOC and more seasoned professionals looking for summaries on a variety of child mental health topics. This volume is a must for any mental health professionals bookshelf. –Oscar G. Bukstein, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Psychiatrist-in-Chief & Vice Chairman of Psychiatry, Training Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Boston Childrens Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

The fifth edition of the Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry includes important DSM-5 updates and clearly defined reviews of new and changed diagnoses. The handy size, conciseness of chapters, and readability remain as hallmarks of this classic book. This edition will continue to be the favorite reference in our division for all medical students and residents because it is replete with highlights of all important areas of child and adolescent psychiatry. –Jeffrey Hunt, M.D., Professor and Program Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and Combined Program in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Child Psychiatry, Alpert Medical School of Brown University