The Young Mind: An Essential Guide to Mental Health for Young Adults, Parents and Teachers

by Sue Bailey (Editor), Mike Shooter, Tanya Byron (Foreword)

Sadly, millions of children today are affected by mental health problems, almost a doubling of the number of sufferers in just one generation. Illustrated and written in a completely accessible style by some of the most distinguished and respected professionals in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, this book offers a guiding hand and insight into this most vital area of mental health. With chapters covering subjects such as child and adolescent development, parenting skills, problems at school, and emotional health and well-being ,  the handbook also looks specifically at some of the most distressing problems facing young people today, including anxiety and stress disorders, drugs, alcohol, self-harm, and psycho-sexual development.

420 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 2009

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, especially for my line of work.

[Georgie Elmer]

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[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent 'handbook' style guide to young peoples' mental health and well being issues - particularly for anyone working in this area. Recommended by Royal College of Psychiatrists.

[Vasumathi]

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