Sadly, millions of children today are affected by mental health problems, almost a doubling of the number of sufferers in just one generation.
Now, in this timely new book, mental health experts provide invaluable information & guidance for concerned parents, teachers & young adults. With chapters covering subjects such as child & adolescent development, parenting skills, problems at school, emotional health & wellbeing, The Young Mind also looks specifically at some of the most distressing problems facing young people today, including anxiety & stress disorders, drugs, alcohol, self-harm & psycho-sexual development.
Illustrated & written in a completely accessible style by some of the most distinguished & respected professionals in the field of child & adolescent psychiatry, The Young Mind offers a guiding hand & insight into this most vital area of mental health.