Description
This book provides comprehensive information on the theory and practice of particular mental health difficulties which children and young people may have to face, including self-harm, depression, suicide, child abuse, eating disorders, substance misuse, and early onset psychosis. Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health is essential reading for pre-registration students in nursing and healthcare on child and mental health branches, and for newly qualified nursing, health and social care practitioners who work with children and young people.
- Brings together specialist practitioners and academics in the field
- Incorporates the latest guidelines and policies
- Practical and accessible in style with learning outcomes, activities, examples and recommended reading in each chapter
About the Author
Anne Claveirole is a Lecturer / Researcher in Children and Young People's Mental Health at Edinburgh Napier University
Martin Gaughan isa Lecturer in Children and Young People's Mental Health at Edinburgh Napier University
Reviews
"Thanks to this book, I feel I am better equipped to go into clinical settings and confidently support young people... I thoroughly enjoyed this read and it was refreshing to read about relevant topics which are affecting society's youngest generation" (Amar Bhoobun, student nurse, Bucks new University)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470723456
Author Anne Claveirole
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 535g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 168mm * 18mm
