Fung and Yiming (Institute of Mental Health, Singapore) present the first book based on their clinical practice in child and adolescent psychiatry in Singapore, begun in 1970. Featuring
contributions from 22 members of the Institute's multidisciplinary team, the text provides a broad coverage of the subject, using relevant clinical histories and findings to illustrate key
points, and also contains discussion of common treatment side effects. Opening chapters of a more general nature--an overview of mental health problems in children and adolescents, the
development of child and adolescent psychiatry, speaking to and assessing children, adolescent-friendly consultations--are followed by chapters on specific disorders. For upper-level medical
students; trainees in psychiatry, psychology, and social work; psychologists; teacher counselors; medical social workers; pediatricians interested in child mental health; and family physicians.
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