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Use of drugs in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Authors:
- KAPLAN Carole A., HUSSAIN Sharafat
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 166, March 1995, pp.291-298.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The prescription of psychotropic drugs for children is a sensitive and highly contentious subject which may explain their apparent lack of uniformity and consistency in clinical practice. Through a review of the literature finds out that in recent years there have been considerable research in this field, and a clearer picture of the benefits and limitations of drug use in children is emerging.
The depressed child and adolescent: developmental and clinical perspectives
- Editor:
- GOODYER Ian M.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 377p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Provides an account of the nature of depression in children and young people. Discusses the historical development of the concept and provides a synthesis of existing knowledge on the normal development of emotion in children and the onset of depression in the older child. Concentrates throughout on both theory and practice.
Health care in residential homes
- Author:
- ROBERTS Anne
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 292p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text providing clear and comprehensive information for managers and staff in residential homes about maintaining residents' health and dealing with their health problems. Includes chapters on: good health promotion; common illnesses in later life; caring for frailer residents; confusion, dementia and mental frailty; medication; what to do in an emergency; terminal illness and bereavement; and getting help from other agencies.
Mental disorders, medications and clinical social work
- Author:
- AUSTRIAN Sonia G
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 317p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Practical guide, aimed at social workers, to mental health problems. Includes chapters on: anxiety disorders; mood disorders; somatoform and factitious disorders; dissociative disorders; schizophrenia; disorders arising from substance abuse; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; psychological and neuropsychological assessment; and psychotropic medications.
Depression and dementia
- Author:
- POWELL Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 3(4), July 1995, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The incidence of depression in people with dementia is significant, and the additional disability it causes can be quite profound. Reviews research on the co-existing conditions and response to different forms of treatment.
Old and homeless: double-jeopardy; an overview of current practice and policies
- Editors:
- RICH Diane Wiatt, RICH Thomas A., MULLINS Larry C.
- Publisher:
- Auburn House
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 154p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Westport, CT
Looks at the particular problems of homeless older people in a United States context. Includes chapters on: characteristics and needs - service and policy implications; mental health issues; substance abuse; physical health; medication; outreach and empowerment; community resources; and housing policy.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have a dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, KON Yan, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 111p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties; stress and burnout; and legal and ethical issues.