Assessment Scales in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Assessment Scales in Psychiatry)

A compendium that summarizes approximately 150 scales across the field of mental disorders in children and adolescents. This work is useful for those involved in assessing the mental health problems of children and adolescents and the effect that these may have on their daily lives. Content: 1. Introduction -- 2. General rating scales -- 3. Scales for specific problems -- 3.1. Anxiety. 3.2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. 3.3. Depression. 3.4. Suicide. 3.5. Eating disorder. 3.6. Tics. 3.7. Developmental disorders. 3.8. ADHD. 3.9. Conduct disorder. 3.10. Substance use. 4. Impairment. Abstract: Assessment Scales in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Read more... Mental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and autism have devastating consequences on the lives of children and adolescents. Early assessment of their mental health problems is essential for preventative measures and intervention. This timely, authoritative guide will be of interest to everyone involved i