Overview
Following on the heels of the widely acclaimed A Guide to Treatments That Work (OUP, 2002) by Nathan and Gorman, Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders brings together a distinguished group of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to provide a groundbreaking, evidence-based survey of treatments and preventions for adolescents with mental health disorders.
The book, the very first to disseminate the findings of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the current state of our knowledge about various mental health disorders in the teenage years, a developmental period when behavior and the brain are still "plastic." Here, six commissions established by the Sunnylands Trust and APPC pool their expertise on adolescent anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, depression and bipolar disorders, eating disorders, and suicide in sections that thoroughly define each disorder, outline and assess available treatments, discuss prevention strategies, and suggest a research agenda based on what we know and don't yet know about these various conditions.
As a meaningful counterpoint to its primary focus on mental illness, the volume also incorporates the latest research from a seventh commission-on positive youth development--which addresses how we can fully prepare young people to be happy and successful throughout their lives. Concluding chapters discuss other critical issues of particular relevance: the stigma of mental illness, the role of primary-care doctors and school-based mental health professionals in the detection and treatment of adolescent mental health problems, and the research, policy, and practice context for the delivery of evidence-based treatments. Integrating the work of eminent scholars in both psychology and psychiatry, this work will be an essential volume for academics and practicing clinicians and will serve as a wake-up call to mental health professionals and policy makers alike about the state of our nation's response to the needs of adolescents with mental disorders.
The Association of American Publishers' 2005 Award Winner for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing--Clinical Medicine
Synopsis
Following on the heels of the widely acclaimed A Guide to Treatments That Work (OUP, 2002) by Nathan and Gorman, Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders brings together a distinguished group of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to provide a groundbreaking, evidence-based survey of treatments and preventions for adolescents with mental health disorders.
The book, the very first to disseminate the findings of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the current state of our knowledge about various mental health disorders in the teenage years, a developmental period when behavior and the brain are still "plastic." Here, six commissions established by the Sunnylands Trust and APPC pool their expertise on adolescent anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, depression and bipolar disorders, eating disorders, and suicide in sections that thoroughly define each disorder, outline and assess available treatments, discuss prevention strategies, and suggest a research agenda based on what we know and don't yet know about these various conditions.
As a meaningful counterpoint to its primary focus on mental illness, the volume also incorporates the latest research from a seventh commission-on positive youth development—which addresses how we can fully prepare young people to be happy and successful throughout their lives. Concluding chapters discuss other critical issues of particular relevance: the stigma of mental illness, the role of primary-care doctors and school-based mental health professionals in the detection and treatment of adolescent mental health problems, and the research, policy, and practice context for the delivery of evidence-based treatments. Integrating the work of eminent scholars in both psychology and psychiatry, this work will be an essential volume for academics and practicing clinicians and will serve as a wake-up call to mental health professionals and policy makers alike about the state of our nation's response to the needs of adolescents with mental disorders.
The Association of American Publishers' 2005 Award Winner for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing—Clinical Medicine
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Portia S Martin, MD(Rush University Medical Center)
Description:The book describes the treatment, prevention, and research agendas for mental health disorders in adolescents.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide a comprehensive book on treatment and prevention of adolescent mental health and the strengths (positive youth development) of the adolescent age group. The book also outlines recommendations for future research to further knowledge in the area of adolescent mental health. The comprehensive evaluation of both psychopathology and positive development in the adolescent years is an important guide for all mental health professionals treating adolescents and young adults. This book thoroughly addresses the objectives outlined by the author.
Audience:This is an appropriate book for mental health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The authors provide the collective findings of the commissioned work sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Features:The book provides a biopsychosocial comprehensive evaluation of psychopathology in adolescents including DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, comorbidity, risk factors, psychosocial influences, genetic vulnerability, treatment options, prevention programs, and research recommendations. One unique feature is the way the references are separated by subject, providing readers a focused list of the literature reviewed by the authors.
Assessment:This is an extremely useful tool for all mental health professionals. It is an interesting book that not only describes in detail psychopathology, but also provides information on the prevention programs and the strengths that adolescents possess, looking forward to future research to help adolescents reach their potential.
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Reviewer: Portia S Martin, MD(Rush University Medical Center)Description: "The book describes the treatment, prevention, and research agendas for mental health disorders in adolescents. "
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive book on treatment and prevention of adolescent mental health and the strengths (positive youth development) of the adolescent age group. The book also outlines recommendations for future research to further knowledge in the area of adolescent mental health. The comprehensive evaluation of both psychopathology and positive development in the adolescent years is an important guide for all mental health professionals treating adolescents and young adults. This book thoroughly addresses the objectives outlined by the author.
Audience: This is an appropriate book for mental health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The authors provide the collective findings of the commissioned work sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Features: The book provides a biopsychosocial comprehensive evaluation of psychopathology in adolescents including DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, comorbidity, risk factors, psychosocial influences, genetic vulnerability, treatment options, prevention programs, and research recommendations. One unique feature is the way the references are separated by subject, providing readers a focused list of the literature reviewed by the authors.
Assessment: "This is an extremely useful tool for all mental health professionals. It is an interesting book that not only describes in detail psychopathology, but also provides information on the prevention programs and the strengths that adolescents possess, looking forward to future research to help adolescents reach their potential. "
4 Stars! from Doody