Clinical Manual of Pediatric Psychosomatic Medicine

Download or read book Clinical Manual of Pediatric Psychosomatic Medicine written by Richard J. Shaw and published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors offer a practical method of mental health consultation in the medical setting and cover topics not included in standard child psychiatry and psychology texts, such as treatment adherence and organ transplantation. Overview chapters include a hands-on approach to the consultation process and pragmatic assessment guidelines. Succeeding chapters then address specific clinical situations, from delirium and mood disorders to organ transplantation and cancer. Additional chapters consider issues related to treatment and intervention: both individual and family psychotherapy, including cop