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Author : Michael Rutter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521598737
The book considers what is special about adolescence and what is known about the risk factors for psychosocial problems in this age period.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:918770273
Author : Michael Rutter,David J. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1995-07-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015055826252
During the 'Golden Era' of economic growth between 1950 and 1973, mortality and physical illness declined in developed countries, but a number of psychosocial disorders increased. The authors of this volume search out the causes of the increased disorder in young people and target the disorders that rise in frequency in the teenage years: crime, alcohol and drug abuse, depression, anorexia and bulimia, and suicide. The extensive research findings on the mechanisms that lead to each of the disorders are reviewed. In addition, the authors consider a wide range of social and economic changes as possible explanations of trends in the disorders: the changing process of adolescent development, the family, the economy, the labour market, the mass media, and moral concepts and values are all discussed in depth. This international group of researchers bring together, for the first time, under the auspices of the Academia Europaea, data for a range of psychosocial disorders on time trends, on cross-national differences, on risk and protective factors for individuals, and on the developmental processes that link childhood with adult life. The Academia Europaea as a multinational, multidisciplinary organisation support in various areas this kind of study. The authors demonstrate that this inter-disciplinary approach, combining analysis of individual differences and aggregate trends, has great power and potential for future research. Practitioners, academics and policy makers in the fields of mental health, criminal justice, and social policy will find in this volume some surprising conclusions as well as useful guidelines for action, based on authoritative evidence from these unique studies.
Author : Russell Viner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405171304
Adolescents undergo rapid physical, psychological and social developmental changes that result in management challenges, communication issues, patterns of disease and symptom presentations that are different from children or adults. This can be challenging for health professionals, who rarely have had specific training in dealing with the young people they meet in their clinical work. This ABC covers topics surrounding adolescent development, sexual behaviour and substance misuse, along with education and preventative strategies. It also features other adolescent health problems such as self-harm, eating disorders and psychosomatic presentations. This book is a valuable resource for all those who deal with adolescent patients in primary care, emergency departments, and hospital and outpatient settings.
Author : Vikram Patel,Dan Chisholm,Tarun Dua,Ramanan Laxminarayan,Mari'a Lena Medina-Mora,Theo Vos
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781464804281
Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are common, highly disabling, and associated with significant premature mortality. The impact of these disorders on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families, and societies is large, growing, and underestimated. Despite this burden, these disorders have been systematically neglected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with pitifully small contributions to scaling up cost-effective prevention and treatment strategies. Systematically compiling the substantial existing knowledge to address this inequity is the central goal of this volume. This evidence-base can help policy makers in resource-constrained settings as they prioritize programs and interventions to address these disorders.
Author : Sarah McNamara
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781441161208
There is a growing concern in most countries today about the increasing malaise and stress in young people. Suicides, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders have all been linked to stress.Young people are experiencing more social and psychological problems than ever before. The trends indicate an increase in pressures faced by young people, together with a general decline in coping skills and an absense of social support. Such patterns have emerged worldwide and represent a challenge to policy-makers, service providers, and families alike.
Author : Gary B. Melton,John Petrila,Norman G. Poythress,Christopher Slobogin,Randy K. Otto,Douglas Mossman,Lois O. Condie
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 994 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462535538
Tens of thousands of readers have relied on this leading text and practitioner reference--now revised and updated--to understand the issues the legal system most commonly asks mental health professionals to address. The volume demystifies the forensic psychological assessment process and provides guidelines for participating effectively and ethically in legal proceedings. Presented are clinical and legal concepts and evidence-based assessment procedures pertaining to criminal and civil competencies, the insanity defense and related doctrines, sentencing, civil commitment, personal injury claims, antidiscrimination laws, child custody, juvenile justice, and other justice-related areas. Case examples, exercises, and a glossary facilitate learning; 19 sample reports illustrate how to conduct and write up thorough, legally admissible evaluations. New to This Edition *Extensively revised to reflect important legal, empirical, and clinical developments. *Increased attention to medical and neuroscientific research. *New protocols relevant to competence, risk assessment, child custody, and mental injury evaluations. *Updates on insanity, sentencing, civil commitment, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security, juvenile and family law, and the admissibility of expert testimony. *Material on immigration law (including a sample report) and international law. *New and revised sample reports.
Author : John Christopher Coleman,Leo B. Hendry
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0415198984
Coleman and Hendry's bestselling text has now been completely revised and updated to take account of the many changes that have occurred over the last decade. The book has now been reformatted into textbook style.
Author : Lisa J. Crockett,Rainer K. Silbereisen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521623898
The decline of the socialist governments in Eastern and Central Europe and the resulting political and economic reorganizations of the 1990s provided a dramatic illustration of the far-reaching effects of social change. For those interested in the health and well-being of youth, such instances of social upheaval raise the question of how young people are affected socially and psychologically by societal changes, and whether their development is compromised or enhanced. This important volume considers the processes through which societal changes exert an impact on the course of adolescent development and identify individual and contextual factors that can modify the impact of social change and enhance the likelihood of a successful transition to adulthood.
Author : Robert J. Haggerty
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1996-09-28
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0521576628
Stress, Risk, and Resilience in Children and Adolescents recognizes the complexity of the developmental processes that impact on coping and resilience and the importance of sociocultural factors. In this respect, the relation between a stressor and an outcome depends on many factors, including the individual's previous experience, perception of the event, coping skills and social supports. In turn, each of these factors displays meaningful variation by developmental status, social background, and cultural context. The examination of individual differences in vulnerability to stress and risk factors has grown substantially over the past decade as it has become clearer that some children do, in fact, 'beat the odds.' In order to understand why some children succumb to even modest stress while others remain resilient in the face of what appear to be overwhelming stressors, research has increasingly examined the processes and mechanisms by which children of different ages deal with adverse life experiences, rather than merely studying the stressors themselves. Many problem behaviors have multiple causes, and most children with one problem behavior also have others. The co-occurrence and/or interrelatedness of risk factors and problem behaviors is, therefore, an important area of research.
Author : National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain)
Publisher : RCPsych Publications
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Health services accessibility
ISBN : 1908020318
Bringing together treatment and referral advice from existing guidelines, this text aims to improve access to services and recognition of common mental health disorders in adults and provide advice on the principles that need to be adopted to develop appropriate referral and local care pathways.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Prevention of Mental Disorders
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309049399
The understanding of how to reduce risk factors for mental disorders has expanded remarkably as a result of recent scientific advances. This study, mandated by Congress, reviews those advances in the context of current research and provides a targeted definition of prevention and a conceptual framework that emphasizes risk reduction. Highlighting opportunities for and barriers to interventions, the book draws on successful models for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, injuries, and smoking. In addition, it reviews the risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, alcohol abuse and dependence, depressive disorders, and conduct disorders and evaluates current illustrative prevention programs. The models and examination provide a framework for the design, application, and evaluation of interventions intended to prevent mental disorders and the transfer of knowledge about prevention from research to clinical practice. The book presents a focused research agenda, with recommendations on how to develop effective intervention programs, create a cadre of prevention researchers, and improve coordination among federal agencies.
Author : Cecilia Essau,Franz Petermann
Publisher : Jason Aronson
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 076570188X
Depression is not only increasing among the younger generation but also emerging at an earlier age, its presence in adolescence increasing the risk for developing comorbid disorders in adulthood. When depression has an early onset, it tends to be chronic and associated with long-term psychosocial impairment. This is a comprehensive summary of depressive disorders: prevalence rates, risk and protective factors, and choice of treatment and treatment guidelines.
Author : Michael Rutter,Henri Giller,Ann Hagell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998-10-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521646081
Comprehensive review of the available evidence relating to delinquency by young people.
Author : Asthana, Sheena,Halliday, Joyce
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781847421524
In recent years, tackling health inequalities has become a key policy objective in the UK. However, doubts remain about how best to translate broad policy recommendations into practice. One key area of uncertainty concerns the role of local level initiatives. This book identifies the key targets for intervention through a detailed exploration of the pathways and processes that give rise to health inequalities across the lifecourse. It sets this against an examination of both local practice and the national policy context, to establish what works in health inequalities policy, how and why. Authoritative yet accessible, the book provides a comprehensive account of theory, policy and practice. It spans the lifecourse from the early years to old age and explores the links between biological, psychological, social, educational and economic factors and a range of health outcomes. In addition it describes key policy initiatives, assesses research evidence of 'what works' and examines the limitations of the existing evidence base and highlights key areas of debate. What works in tackling health inequalities? is essential reading for academics and students in medical sociology, social psychology, social policy and public health, and for policy makers and practitioners working in public health and social exclusion.
