Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Your Adolescent: emotional, behavioral & cognitive development David B. Pruitt, editor-in-chief - 1st ed. - New York HarperCollins c1999. - xxiii, 374 p. 25 cm.

At head of title: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Companion to: Your child. Includes index.

Contents:
pt. 1. The life of an adolescent. Early and middle adolescence
The high school years
Leaving the nest
pt. 2. Day-to-day problem behaviors. Challenges at home
The family redefined
School-related concerns
The adolescent and the community
The adolescent with chronic illness
pt. 3. Serious problems and abnormalities. Emotional disorders
Disruptive behavior disorders
Developmental disorders
Eating and nutritional disorders
Psychotic disorders
Substance abuse disorders
Sleep disorders
pt. 4. Seeking help. When and where to seek help
What are the treatment options?
Appendix A: Psychiatric medications
Appendix B: Medical, psychological, educational, and developmental tests
Appendix C: Glossary

What evey parent needs to know about the adolescent years

0062701827 (hardcover)

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Adolescent psychology.
Adolescent psychopathology.
Parent and child--Psychological aspects.

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