International Handbook of Phobic and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents / Edition 1

by Thomas H. Ollendick, Neville J. King, W. Yule

Overview

Reknowned authorities offer the first international handbook on anxiety and phobic disorders in children and adolescents. Using DSM-IV and ICD classifications, this comprehensive and up-to-date volume addresses issues related to diagnostic classification, epidemiolgy, etiology, assessment, and treatment. With its case studies, this volume makes a practical reference for clinicians, researchers, and students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306447594
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	09/30/1994
Series:	Issues in Clinical Child Psychology
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

Issues in Phobic and Anxiety Disorders of Children and Adolescents: Etiological Considerations; M. Herbert. Diagnostic and Classification Issues; J.S. Werry. Epidemiological Issues; J.C. Anderson. Crosscultural Issues; A.C. Fonesca, et al. Specific Phobic and Anxiety Disorders of Childhood: Avoidant Disorder; G. Francis, F.A. D'Elia. Separation Anxiety Disorder; B. Tonge. School Refusal; N. Blagg. Overanxious Disorder; C.C. Strauss. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; W. Yule. Anxiety in Medical Settings; P.J.M. Prinns. Specific Assessment Procedures: Structured Diagnostic Interviews; W.K. Silverman. Behaviour Checklists and Rating Forms; T.K. Daugherty, S.K. Shapiro. Direct Observation; M.R. Dadds, et al. Projective Techniques; A.J. Finch, Jr., P.M. Politano. Specific Treatment and Prevention Strategies: Family Systems Interventions; D. Bolton. Psychopharmacological Interventions; G.A. Bernstein. Preventive Strategies; S.A. Spence. 9 additional articles. Index.

Editorial Reviews

An international and interdisciplinary handbook in four parts: issues related to understanding phobic and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, especially those related to etiology, diagnosis and classification, epidemiology, and cultural influences; individual disorders frequently observed, describing the major disorders included in DSM and ICD; specific assessment strategies, including structured diagnostic interviews, self-report instruments, behavior checklists and rating forms, behavioral observation, physiological assessment, and projective assessment; and treatment and prevention, with family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and psychopharmacological interventions detailed and preventive strategies put forth. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

'A welcome addition to the library of professionals interested in the latest research on assessment and treatment for children with anxiety disorders....accurately reflects the current state of this field....an excellent collection of well-written scholarly chapters covering a wide range of issues relevant to anxiety....[This book] will be the standard in this field for some time to come.'
Child & Family Behavior Therapy

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