Concise guide to the fundamentals of child psychopathology, complete with the latest developments Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition provides a concise, accessible overview of the major theories, assessment practices, and key issues. This updated Second Edition describes the significant changes in the way DSM™-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents, and includes a new chapter on child abuse, child maltreatment, and self-injurious behavior. Using practical case examples to illustrate key points, the book addresses specific disorders and problems.

Preceded by Essentials of child psychopathology / Linda Wilmshurst. c2005.

Introduction to child and adolescent psychopathology -- Development, theories, and influences -- Issues in child & adolescent psychopathology : ethical issues in research and practice -- Issues in clinical decision making : diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of childhood & adolescent disorders -- Intellectual and developmental disabilities -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Specific learning disabilities -- Anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive and related disorders -- Disorders of mood : depression and bipolar disorder -- Somatic symptom and related disorders -- Disruptive behavior disorders -- Feeding and eating disorders -- Substance-related disorders -- Trauma- and stressor-related disorders -- Children of diverse cultures.