Chronic Illness in Children And Adolescents - Softcover

Brown, Ronald T.; Daly, Brian P.; Rickel, Annette U.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0889373191 ISBN 13: 9780889373198

Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Pub, 2007

Synopsis

Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment indications, and relevant aspects and methods of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for chronic illness in children and adolescents. Although treatments and research for chronic conditions are reviewed in general, particular attention is directed at asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, and sickle cell disease due to the high incidence of these chronic diseases among children and adolescents. Case vignettes and suggestions for further reading are provided for the interested reader."The Advances in Psychotherapy" series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12). In conjunction with the Society, a system of home study continuing education courses has been developed for each book that an individual can complete on the web.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The new series, Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice, provides therapists with practical, evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common disorders seen in clinical practice -- and does so in a uniquely "reader-friendly" manner. Each book is both a compact "how-to" reference on a particular disorder, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing education.

The most important feature of the books is that they are practical and simple to use. All have a similar structure, and each is a compact and easy-to-follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real-life. Tables, boxed clinical "pearls," and marginal notes assist orientation, while checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in daily practice.

The series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12). The Society is planning a system of home study continuing education courses based on the series that an individual can complete on the web.

About the Author:

Ronald T. Brown, PhD, ABPP is Professor of Public Health, Psychology and Pediatrics and is Dean of the
College of Health Professions at Temple University. Dr. Brown is a diplomate in Clinical Health Psychology
of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and is a fellow of the American Psychological
Association, the American Psychological Society, the Society of Behavioral Medicine, and the National
Academy of Neuropsychology. Dr. Brown has been the recipient of numerous grant awards from the
National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense
and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Dr. Brown currently is the Editor of the
Journal of Pediatric Psychology and serves of the Behavioral Medicine and Intervention Outcomes of the
Center for Scientific Review of the National Institutes of Health. He has published over 200 articles, chapters,
and books related to childhood psychopathology and health psychology. He also has served on the
editorial boards of 11 journals related to child and adolescent psychopathology. Dr. Brown also serves as a
liaison to the American Academy of Pediatric subcommittee on the assessment and practice guidelines for
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Brown also serves as Chair of the Board of Scientific Affairs of
the American Psychological Association.
Brian P. Daly, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Temple University. Dr.
Daly is an Instructor in Health Psychology, Director of the Temple Children s Hospital pediatric psychology
clinic, and practices clinically in the Department of Pediatrics, where he often consults and provides
therapeutic interventions to children with chronic illnesses. Dr. Daly recently received a research award
from the Pew Foundation to investigate prevention efforts with children at risk for behavioral problems.
Dr. Daly s research interests include interventions for children and adolescents with chronic illnesses, sleep
hygiene behaviors for children, school mental health services, and resiliency factors among urban children
and adolescents of color.
Annette U. Rickel, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Cornell University Medical College in New York
City and is in a clinical practice. She received her Doctorate from the University of Michigan, and is a fellow
and past President of the American Psychological Association s Society for Community Research and Action,
and was a fellow of the American Council on Education. Dr. Rickel was a Senior Congressional Science
Fellow in the U.S. Senate from 1992 1994, and served on President Clinton s Task Force for National Health
Care Reform. Dr. Rickel has received several research awards from institutions such as the National Institute
of Mental Health, as well as the MacArthur and Kellogg Foundations. She has been a Consulting Editor for
the American Journal of Community Psychology, the Journal of Community Psychology, and the Journal of
Primary Prevention, and serves on the Board of Directors of many non-profit organizations. Dr. Rickel has
authored or coauthored seven books, numerous research articles, and chapters that deal with early intervention
programs for individuals at high risk for psychopathology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Pub
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0889373191
• ISBN 13: 9780889373198
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 86