Innovative Mental Health Interventions for Children: Programs That Work

Appearing simultaneously in Residential Treatment for Children and Youth volume 18, number 3 (2001), these eight papers describe prevention programs addressing serious emotional problems in children and adolescents. Each chapter examines one program, discussing its mission and goals, treatments, logistical and operational considerations, evaluation data, replicability, and cost. Ecological and multi-systems approaches are emphasized. Contributors include psychologists, psychiatrists, and behavioral researchers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)