Description

The understanding of children’s thoughts and emotions is essential for their successful upbringing.

This book is recommended for readers interested in the psychological difficulties children may encounter. Included are areas related to personality development, effective parenting practices, the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of childhood mental disorders, and important topics concerning child abuse. The educational illustrations are intended to facilitate children’s recognition and understanding of emotional problems.

“This is a practical and reader-friendly book. It covers in detail the philosophical, historical and psychiatric aspects of childhood mental illnesses. Methods of diagnosis and treatment are clearly described. Suggestions for preventive measures are offered. It is a valuable guide for parents interested in the better understanding of the emotional state of their sons and daughters. The beautiful illustrations will appeal to every child.”–Jovita Crasta, M.D., Psychiatrist

“This is an educational book covering important topics related to the mental health of children. Parents, teachers and children will benefit from the valuable information related to the early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders. The chapters covering personality theories and effective parenting techniques are essential for the appreciation of children’s psychological needs at various stages of development. The colorful illustrations will capture youngsters’ interest, and will promote insights into the nature of their emotions.”–Pat Grosz, R.N., Ph.D., Child Development Specialist

“I found this book to be a very thorough and informative overview of the psychological disorders in children. The authors incorporate the historical work of some of psychology’s and psychiatry’s most influential and prominent scholars, as well as the current research to assist the reader in understanding the biological, psychological, familial, and social reasons for these disorders. The book further provides a very succinct and straightforward presentation of the treatments for mental illness that parents, teachers, and clinicians can utilize with children. The colorful illustrations contain age-appropriate information which youngsters can easily understand. This book is unique in its appeal to both adults and children in a creative combined fashion.”–Melissa Kiner, Psy.D., Psychologist

Author: Feldmar Phd, Gabriel G, Illustrator: Puglisi Ma, Crc Louis J

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1935905759
Language: English
Pages: 156