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Juvenile Offenders With Mental Health Disorders (2nd Edition)
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This bestseller, now in its second edition, is essential reading for anyone working with young ex-offenders.
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Detailed Description
By Lisa M. Boesky, Ph.D.
This bestseller, now in its second edition, is essential reading for anyone working with young ex-offenders. A growing number of juveniles entering the justice system have mental health disorders.
Designed for professionals working with this population from administrators to parole officers, this book provides clear explanations, examples, and suggested strategies for dealing with juveniles having major mental health issues. Topics covered include:
- diagnosis of mental health disorders
- screening and assessment
- treatments
- depression
- bipolar disorder
- attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- substance abuse disorders
- suicidal behavior
- self-injurious behavior
- post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- psychosis
- and more
352 pages. 2011. $45.00. SPECIAL: 10% discount on 10+ copies.
IAC
0311
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