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Chronic Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents

Resource Type

Book

Description

"This reference looks at many of the problems encountered in treating chronically mentally ill youngsters such as: determining the population of this group; improving the method and quality of care delivery; and analysis of epidemiological data and public policy impediments. The importance of skillful clinical work with families and methods of providing family assessment and care are discussed. Treatment evaluation to determine which modalities of care are most effective for which types of children is discussed as part of the treatment program. Much of this book focuses upon strategy, policy and politics."--(www.appi.org)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0880482362

Author

John Looney M.D.

Publication

1987 American Psychiatric Publishing

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