International Handbook of Phobic and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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.

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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.