Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Already a foundational resource in the field, Dulcan's Textbook of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry has been updated in the third edition, including the
latest research and clinical advances. An expanded chapter on telehealth
acknowledges the changes and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and also
discusses e-mental health options that support primary care providers, who are
often the front line in mental health treatment. Two completely new chapters on
pediatric consultation liaison psychiatry examine the history, clinical practice
models, scope of interventions, and pharmacological considerations that are
relevant to treatment of medically ill children and those seen in primary
care-more important than ever, with the significant increase in the number of
children with mental health care needs who are seen by pediatricians.

In
addition, readers will find thorough, DSM-5-aligned insight from dozens of
experts on: Neurodevelopmental and other psychiatric disorders, including
disorders affecting somatic function, with clinical descriptions, epidemiology,
risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options, and more A full range of
psychosocial treatments, including those focused on both individuals and
families, as well as therapeutic milieus and systemic models of care The
principles and application of psychopharmacology, from antidepressants to
antipsychotic medications to mood stabilizers and medications for ADHD
Specialized issues, including cultural and religious considerations, gender and
sexual diversity, and legal and ethical issues

Each chapter features
summary points for ease of reference and extensive references for continued
study.

Working with young patients, who are changing and evolving with age
throughout the course of treatment, and their families presents very real and
distinct challenges. This latest edition of Dulcan's Textbook of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry provides child and adolescent psychiatrists,
pediatricians, family physicians, general psychiatrists, child neurologists,
psychologists, advanced practice nurses, psychiatric social workers, and other
practitioners the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to treat children and
adolescents effectively.