Young Misery: A child and family psychiatrist discusses child and youth depression - how to identify it, and how to cope. - Softcover

David Palframan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1894439295 ISBN 13: 9781894439299

Publisher: Creative Bound Inc., 2007

Synopsis

This book is a call to arms about children and youth depression. Parents, teachers, family doctors, grandparents, and all of us who relate closely to children need to be more aware of depression in children and families. All of our wit, wisdom and tenacity must be trained on these complex situations. The causes are seldom simple, but the search for the best possible therapy, support and relief from misery is one that is both rewarding and enlightening. Although coping with this all too common illness is usually a long, hard chore, depression does end. When it does, the sensitivity and decency of the sufferer can shine through and life literally begins again.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. David Palframan has been a child and family psychiatrist for over 30 years. He pursued his medical studies at the University of Toronto, l'Université de Montréal, and the l'école de medicine de l'Université de Paris in France, and has been a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Ottawa's School of Medicine since 1978. Dr. Palframan is extensively involved in community psychiatry for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and works with the Medical Council of Canada. For many years he has collaborated with the Canadian Medical Protective Association in the teaching of medical ethics and the law at the University of Ottawa's School of Medicine. He continues to collaborate widely with school boards, parent groups, and child welfare organizations.

Review:

The combination of Dr. Palframan's professionalism, experience, skill and understanding make him very greatly appreciated both by his patients and mental health professional colleagues. Now, in this important new book, he provides parents with highly relevant, easy to read information to assist them in more effectively managing the problems of their children suffering from depression. This caring professional also provides parents with insight into dealing with their own related fears, concerns and anguish. --Simon Davidson, M.B., B. Ch., F.R.C.P.(C) Chairman, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa; and Chief of Psychiatry, Medical Director of the Mental Health Patient Service Unit, C.H.E.O.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Bound Inc.
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1894439295
• ISBN 13: 9781894439299
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112