The Young Mind

Today, millions of children and young adults are affected by mental health problems, and with statistics highlighting a major escalation in the number of sufferers in just one generation, the need for expert guidance about this troubling problem has never been more essential.Now, in this timely new handbook, leading experts provide invaluable advice for concerned parents, teachers and young adults. Divided into five parts, covering topics such as Child and Adolescent Development, School, Emotional Health and Social Problems, and with advice on parenting and coping with difficult children, The Young Mind provides information on:Special educational needsAnxiety, stress and sleep disordersAbuse, neglect and domestic violence Drugs, alcohol and other addictionsEating disorders Delinquency and problem behaviours Sex and sexualityComprehensive, insightful and written in a completely accessible style, The Young Mind offers practical, reassuring guidance into this most vital area of mental health.Persaud, Raj is the author of 'The Young Mind', published 2009 under ISBN 9780593061381 and ISBN 0593061381.