Your adolescent : emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development from early adolescence through the teen years
David B. Pruitt, editor-in-chief.
- 1st ed.
- New York, NY : 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.
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.
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Adolescent psychology. Adolescent psychopathology. Parent and child--Psychological aspects. Parent and teenager--Psychological aspects.