The young mind : an essential guide to mental health for young adults, parents and teachers

Sadly, millions of children today are affected by mental health problems, almost a doubling of the number of sufferers in just one generation. Now, in this timely new book, mental health experts provide invaluable information and guidance for concerned parents, teachers and young adults. With chapters covering subjects such as child and adolescent development, parenting skills, problems at school, emotional health and wellbeing__, The Young Mind__ also looks specifically at some of the most distressing problems facing young people today, including anxiety and stress disorders, drugs, alcohol, self-harm and psycho-sexual development. Illustrated and written in a completely accessible style by some of the most distinguished and respected professionals in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, __The Young Mind__ offers a guiding hand and insight into this most vital area of mental health. Sadly, Millions Of Children Today Are Affected By Mental Health Problems, Almost A Doubling Of The Number Of Sufferers In Just One Generation. Now, In This Timely New Book, Mental Health Experts Provide Invaluable Information And Guidance For Concerned Parents, Teachers And Young Adults. With Chapters Covering Subjects Such As Child And Adolescent Development, Parenting Skills, Problems At School, Emotional Health And Wellbeing, The Young Mind Also Looks Specifically At Some Of The Most Distressing Problems Facing Young People Today, Including Anxiety And Stress Disorders, Drugs, Alcohol, Self-harm And Psycho-sexual Development. Illustrated And Written In A Completely Accessible Style By Some Of The Most Distinguished And Respected Professionals In The Field Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, The Young Mind Offers A Guiding Hand And Insight Into This Most Vital Area Of Mental Health. Co-edited By Sue Bailey And Mike Shooter ; Foreword By Tanya Byron. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Sadly, millions of children today are affected by mental health problems, almost a doubling of the number of sufferers in just one generation. Illustrated and written in a completely accessible style by some of the most distinguished and respected professionals in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, this book offers a guiding hand and insight into this most vital area of mental health. With chapters covering subjects such as child and adolescent development, parenting skills, problems at school, and emotional health and well-being , the handbookalso looks specifically at some of the most distressing problems facing young people today, including anxiety and stress disorders, drugs, alcohol, self-harm, and psycho-sexual development. Covers subjects such as child and adolescent development, parenting skills, problems at school, emotional health and wellbeing. This book looks specifically at some of the most distressing problems that young people face, including anxiety and stress disorders, drugs, alcohol, self-harm and psycho-sexual development. Covers topics such as child and adolescent development, emotional health, social problems, anxiety, stress, abuse, neglect, drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, delinquency and problem behaviours. It also provides advice on parenting and coping with difficult children and those affected by mental health problems Sadly, millions of children today are affected by mental health problems, almost a doubling of the number of sufferers in just one generation. This book includes chapters covering subjects such as child and adolescent development, parenting skills, problems at school, and, emotional health and wellbeing.