Psychiatry and Psychology: Child Development

The Development of Children's Happiness and Success: The Science of Optimizing Well-Being Across the Lifespan: by Maria Kalpidou This engaging book is a comprehensive exploration of children's happiness and success covering a wide range of factors influencing positive functioning. It offers a holistic view of children's well-being, identifying both threats and catalysts to happiness and success, as well as evidence-based strategies that promote optimal functioning. The first section of the book delves into the science of happiness, discussing the role of early social relationships, the importance of experiencing positive emotions and flow, spirituality, and physical health. The second section focuses on the science of success, exploring topics such as mindsets, self-control, and executive functions. Finally, the book explores individual and contextual factors explaining why character matters, the influence of media and technology, and the critical role of disadvantaged environments. Presenting happiness as an ongoing journey, intertwined with the pursuit and achievement of personal goals, the book concludes by proposing a new conceptual framework which identifies pivotal contributors to children's happiness and success such as relationships, self-regulation, and competence. Suited to upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in child development, family studies, education, and positive psychology, this book is also an invaluable resource for caregivers, educators, and child practitioners. It is a must-read for anyone interested in cultivating a fulfilling, well-lived life for children and adolescents.

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2nd ed. by AAP Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; Robert G. Voigt; Michelle M. Macias; Scott M. Myers et al, 2018 Expanded and fully updated, the second edition of this popular resource provides essential information to help primary pediatric care providers to more confidently evaluate and care for children with developmental and behavioral concerns. New chapters cover: Environmental and biological influences on child development and behavior Development and disorders of feeding, sleep, and elimination Assimilation of developmental-behavioral screening/surveillance/evaluation/diagnosis, referral, and management into primary care pediatric practice Topics with updated information include: The role of early childhood adversity and toxic stress and the impact on child development and behavior How to appropriately bill and code for care Evidence-based interventions, including psychopharmacology Developmental screening and surveillance, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD Other topics include counseling children and families, anxiety and mood disorders, and transitioning to adult medical care.

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 5th ed. by Heidi M. Feldman; Ellen Roy Elias; Nathan J. Blum et al, 2023 Addressing the major advances in biomedical, psychological, social, and environmental sciences over the past decade, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 5th Edition, remains the reference of choice for professionals in a wide range of fields, including medicine and health care, education, social service, advocacy, and public policy. This foundational, pioneering resource emphasizes children's assets and liabilities, not just categorical labels; Comprehensive in scope, it offers information and guidance on normal development and behavior, psychosocial, and biologic influences on development, developmental disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and mental health conditions. It also discusses tools and strategies for diagnosis and management, including new assessments that can be used in telehealth encounters. Offers highly practical focus, emphasizing clinical approaches to evaluation, counseling, treatment, and ongoing care. Provides new or expanded information on theoretical foundations of human development and behavior; trauma, adverse childhood events, and resilience across the life span; mechanisms of genetic, epigenetic, and neurological conditions; and principles of psychological assessment, including a broad array of evaluation approaches. Discusses management and treatment for developmental and behavioral conditions, spanning common factors, cognitive behavior therapies, rehabilitative services, integrative medicine, and psychopharmacology. Contains up-to-date chapters on celebrating socio-cultural diversity and addressing racism and bias, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder in youth, sexuality and variation, and alternatives to restrictive guardianship. Begins each chapter with a colorful vignette that demonstrates the importance of the human dimensions of developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Offers viewpoints from an interdisciplinary team of editors and contributors, representing developmental-behavioral pediatrics, general pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and law. Provides the latest drug information in the updated and revised chapters on psychopharmacology.

Emerging Adulthood: A Psychodynamic Approach to the New Developmental Phase of the 21st Century by Karen J. Gilmore; Pamela Meersand, 2024 What makes an adult? Is it living independently, having a stable career path, getting married, or becoming a parent? In the digital age, particularly in Western societies, such traditional markers have been increasingly postponed and redefined. Thus, the concept of emerging adulthood, first described by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Ph.D., is a period between adolescence and adulthood properly characterized by identity exploration, instability, self-focus, feeling in-between, and a sense of wide-open possibilities. Many contemporary researchers have defined emerging adulthood as the period between ages 18 and 29 years, but this new volume argues that it is more useful to look at early emerging adulthood, or late adolescence (ages 18-23), and later emerging adulthood (ages 24-29) separately. Although certain broad trends characterize the entire decade in question (role experimentation, focus on self-discovery), the developmental capacities and tasks of the earlier years are distinct from those of the mid- to late 20s. In accessible chapters made even more applicable by the use of illustrative vignettes and videos that provide an individualized depiction of the broader concepts addressed more abstractly within the book, Emerging Adulthood: A Psychodynamic Approach to the New Developmental Phase of the 21st Century examines the overarching similarities and developmental distinctions between these two periods and subsequently delves into * The identity process in contemporary society, and its inevitable intersection with the digital world, focusing on domains such as race/ethnicity, gender and sexuality, values, and professional roles * The centrality of youth culture in aiding the individuation from family of origin, particularly through the lens of technology, connection to peers, and trends in music and fashion * How to distinguish between typical emotional experiences and behaviors in the years leading up to adulthood and psychopathologies that require mental health interventions * Treatment modalities for individuals in this phase of life, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, digital enhancements, and peer involvement Key points for each chapter will help readers reference the most salient takeaways as they gain a deepened understanding of the interface of culture and society, family, development, and individual psychology during these dynamic life phases.

Infant and Preschool Mental Health: Assessment and Treatment

Pediatric Management of Autism

Thinking Developmentally: Nurturing Wellness in Childhood to Promote Lifelong Health, 2nd ed. by Andrew S. Garner; Robert A. Saul "[A] must-read primer for anyone caring for or about children." --Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH, FAAP, author of The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity The fully revised and updated new edition expands on the important work of the first edition, which challenged pediatricians to rethink their approach to practice. It continues to call on those who care for children not only to recognize the events and environment children experience in early childhood as crucial to their health and well-being throughout their lives but to intervene--with patients, their families, the community, and local and national policy--to promote the most positive developmental trajectories. This edition builds on the momentum of the evolving science, bringing an enhanced focus on the health-promoting role of positive childhood experiences. A new chapter provides a full analysis of the science around these experiences and the crucial role of the "affiliate" response to stress. This foundational text has been updated to reflect the latest developments in science and society in this rapidly changing field.

Transgender and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents

Zuckerman Parker Handbook of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics for Primary Care, 4th ed. by Marilyn Augustyn; Barry Zuckerman, 2019 This substantially updated edition is clear and concise, packed with precisely written summaries of developmental and behavioral issues for all pediatric clinicians and other healthcare professionals. In a succinct, heavily bulleted style, the authors offer practical guidance on addressing important questions many parents ask about their children's development and behavior. Ideal for the busy clinician to quickly and efficiently access helpful clinical information on the fly. New chapters on behavioral health integration, social emotional screening, and gender and sexual identification, growth mindset New high-profile contributors who bring expertise from their practices Ideal for primary care clinicians but also helpful for all level clinicians who are new to pediatrics Covers a range of critical issues, from common behaviors such as biting and toilet training to exposure to violence and child abuse, as well as strategies to prevent problems Features an extensive bibliography for professionals and parents Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.