Psichiatria Infantile

Edizione italiana a cura di Stefano VicariDestinato a intervistatori con vari livelli di esperienza, L’esame diagnostico con il DSM-5® per bambini e adolescenti aiuta i clinici a servirsi del DSM-5 nel colloquio diagnostico e a impostare l’iniziale piano di trattamento. In questa popolazione, la valutazione richiede competenze e considerazioni particolari poiché è necessaria un’analisi attenta della famiglia e della comunità in cui vive il paziente. Questa pratica guida basata sul DSM-5 ne traduce l’ordinamento e spiega il modo in cui impiegare i suoi criteri come parte di un colloquio diagnostico. Il libro mantiene l’impostazione del best seller L’esame diagnostico con il DSM-5®, di cui ha ampliato in vario modo i colloqui diagnostici e adattato le domande specificamente per bambini e adolescenti, il libro introduce al contempo numerosi strumenti atti a pianificare la terapia e consigli per gli iniziali trattamenti psicosociali, psicoeducativi, psicoterapeutici e psicofarmacologici.Semplice da usare e orientato alla pratica, il manuale guida i clinici nel formulare diagnosi accurate per bambini o adolescenti che presentano sofferenza a livello psichico, stabilendo al contempo quell’alleanza terapeutica che è l’obiettivo di qualsiasi visita psichiatrica.

Il manuale, qui riproposto in una edizione completamente rivista e aggiornata anche alla luce del nuovo DSM-5, presenta un ampio repertorio dei principali disturbi che possono intervenire nel corso dello sviluppo psicologico e fisico dell'essere umano. Particolare attenzione è dedicata all'interconnessione fra aspetti biologici e aspetti psicologici, fra ciò che comunemente si intende come neurologia dello sviluppo e componenti psichiche e ambientali, in modo da rendere più chiaro il percorso tra momento della diagnosi e momento della terapia.

Strumenti semplici ed efficaci per interagire al meglio con i propri figli

Presentato in una nuova edizione ampiamente rivista e aggiornata, il manuale fornisce le basi concettuali e operative per cond

La neuropsichiatria dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza rappresenta un osservatorio privilegiato attraverso cui valutare lo svilu

Since publication of the first edition, Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has become the recognized standard in child and adolescent psychiatry textbooks. In this thoroughly revised second edition, the editor and chapter authors, leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health, have again provided a complete, state-of-the-art textbook with notable updates and improvements that enhance accessibility and learning. The new edition is more concise and compact, while remaining comprehensive in scope. The number of chapters has been reduced to sharpen the book's focus on topics most relevant to clinical work. The textbook reflects the new DSM-5 classifications that all clinicians and trainees must know to function in today's health care environment. Many other features contribute to the textbook's user-friendly design and broad appeal: *Chapters on the disorders (neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and those affecting somatic function) have a consistent structure of definition and clinical description, diagnosis, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology and risk factors, prevention, course and prognosis, evaluation, and treatments, making it easy for readers to locate information and facilitating learning. *The textbook is useful as both a core textbook for child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training and a reference for a wide variety of health care professionals, including pediatricians, family physicians, general psychiatrists, child neurologists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses, and psychiatric social workers. *The full range of psychosocial treatments is included, focusing on individuals, families, therapeutic milieus, and systemic models of care. The increasing emphasis on taking mental health care beyond the clinician's office is reflected in chapters on consultations related to schools and to primary care. *A section on specialized topics includes chapters on a range of critically important issues, including evidence-based practice, cultural and religious issues, legal and ethical issues, and telehealth. *Each chapter in the book ends with "Summary Points," take-away messages that emphasize the most important concepts and promote consolidation of knowledge. *The section "Additional Resources" includes "Selected Books for Professionals" and "Web Sites for Professionals, Patients, and Families," which provide avenues for further study and connections with others treating or living with mental health issues. Reflecting both the art and the science of this fascinating field, Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Second Edition, provides authoritative, practical guidance and is a resource that mental health practitioners at all levels of experience should have on their desks and handheld devices.

Si presenta al pubblico italiano una serie di strumenti di autovalutazione (self-report) utilizzabili nel processo diagnostico

This book fulfills an urgent need for an updated text on pediatric psychopharmacology. It takes a unique approach in discussing recent findings within the context of current issues, including economic and political ones. The book covers the emerging question of treating children who do not yet meet diagnostic criteria for psychosis, e.g, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but who are deemed to be at high risk. This is an active area of debate: such children are being treated in certain centers, while others reject this completely. The book addresses the antidepressant controversy, the placebo response and unique strategies for delineating this, and ways to optimize the differential between active medication and placebo. It reviews the impact of recent American Heart Association guidelines for monitoring children on stimulants and other psychotropics. It adheres closely to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria throughout. The book describes the use of newly approved drugs such as Lexapro for treating adolescent depression and the novel compound Intuniv. It covers the TADS and CAMS studies, which evaluated the use of SSRIs alone and in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescent depression. Other topics include treatment of bipolar disorders, the increasing popularity of generic equivalents, combination pharmacotherapy and the potential dangers of psychotropic medications. This is the third edition of the first ever book published on pediatric psychopharmacology from renowned editors. It incorporates current developments with regard to SSRIs, their indications and their safety issues, including possible associated suicidal behavior. It addresses concerns about cardiovascular side effects of the new stimulant medications available, and compares to other FDA-approved medications for ADHD. It features many tables, figures and pictorials, making it highly accessible and reader friendly.

Tradotto in Gran Bretagna nel 1994 e in Grecia nel 2001, "Il neonato in terapia intensiva" è alla sua terza edizione

Since the 2003 release of the third edition of Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, research on mental illness in children and the practical applications of this research have been evolving at a rapid pace. With these changes have come enhanced methods of assessment and treatment. Topics covered in this text include: * The use of DSM-IV-TR for diagnosing psychiatric disorders in children and ways in which adult criteria can be adapted for use in young patients.* An outline of the Axis I conditions especially relevant to children and adolescents that may be a focus of clinical attention.* A review of how childhood psychological disorders often occur in combinations and require broad-spectrum rating scales to supplement the diagnostic process and help avoid overly narrow focus on the presenting problem.* New trends in treatment that include a consideration of biological factors, multimodal treatment approaches, multidisciplinary teams, and use of evidence-based interventions.* Ways to help both the patient and the parent or caregiver through the treatment process for better outcomes.* Identification of the strengths and vulnerabilities that are critical to treatment plans, such as the family's financial resources and the child's social environment, which includes school, neighborhood, and social support networks, all of which influence the choice of treatment strategy. Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides professionals in psychiatric settings, pediatric offices and hospitals, schools, and juvenile justice settings with an efficient and easily portable reference to pediatric mental health topics of concern to practicing clinicians and students alike. Designed to fit into a lab coat or jacket pocket, this manual offers the information that most experts agree is relevant to helping children and adolescents overcome mental disorders.

This body of work draws on various, sometimes distinctive and sometimes overlapping, historical and professional traditions, including the expanding knowledge about both normative child development and developmental processes as well as about the origins, expression, and treatment of psychopathology.

Il sé non è una struttura isolata, ma un sistema dinamico che fonda le proprie basi nelle relazioni interpersonali formate nel

Questo volume contiene alcune riflessioni sugli interventi da attuare per recuperare le funzioni compromesse dal danno cerebrale nei bambini e influire così in senso positivo sullo sviluppo complessivo del soggetto, in qualche modo, "disabile". Il libro darà voce alle esperienze attive e scientifiche di una équipe specialistica di neuropsichiatri infantili, psicologi e operatori che lavorano in diversi Centri della Fondazione Don Gnocchi.

Per vivere, gli adolescenti hanno bisogno che gli adulti facciano gli adulti e sappiano dare sostegno ma anche imporsi con aut

L'ambizione di questo Manuale è quella di suggerire una via per la modificazione delle inter-azioni tra genitori e figlio, che non sia semplicemente basata su indicazioni e prescrizioni ai genitori di modifica comportamentale.

This book is a practical and authoritative guide to diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent depression in various clinical settings, health care systems, and cultures. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based precepts for treatment. The contributors address current controversies surrounding the potential risks of medications in children and discuss other biological treatments and psychotherapies. Key take-home points are listed at the end of each chapter. Flow charts and tables summarize treatment recommendations, and tables summarize evidence of effectiveness and quality of evidence. Also included in this book are lists of other resources for clinicians, patients, and families.