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Hatchett, Gregory T. – Journal of School Counseling, 2009
In the past decade, there has been a proliferation in the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Except in rare cases, the young people who receive this diagnosis do not meet the strict diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder I or II in the DSM-IV-TR. Many pediatric psychiatrists insist there are important development…
Descriptors: Aggression, Mental Disorders, Disability Identification, Young Adults
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David-Ferdon, Corinne; Kaslow, Nadine J. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2008
The evidence-base of psychosocial treatment outcome studies for depressed youth conducted since 1998 is examined. All studies for depressed children meet Nathan and Gorman's (2002) criteria for Type 2 studies whereas the adolescent protocols meet criteria for both Type 1 and Type 2 studies. Based on the Task Force on the Promotion and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Depression (Psychology), Behavioral Science Research, Child Health
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Harris, Mekel S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
As a result of advancements in medical expertise and technology, children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer now have opportunities to participate in many typical activities, including school. To some extent, school reintegration reflects positive adjustment to their illness. Nevertheless, children and adolescents with cancer may experience…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Cancer, Mental Health, Adolescents
Beymer, Lawrence – 1995
The purpose of this book is to focus the attention of counselors and other youth workers to aspects of life that are challenging boys today. The text offers constructive suggestions for professional guidance and counseling services. Much of this book draws on the accumulated literature on boys, especially research investigations. It opens by…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Child Psychology, Childhood Needs
Lansford, Jennifer E., Ed.; Deater-Deckard, Kirby, Ed.; Bornstein, Marc H., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
How do some families successfully negotiate the linguistic, cultural, and psychological challenges of immigration, while others struggle to acculturate? This volume explores the complexities of immigrant family life in North America and analyzes the individual and contextual factors that influence health and well-being. Synthesizing cutting-edge…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Intervention, Educational Development, Child Rearing