American Psychiatric Association Publishing Severe Stress and Mental Disturbance in Children

Review Dr. Cynthia Pfeffer and her colleagues have made an important contribution to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. In one comprehensive and highly readable volume, Dr. Pfeffer has brought together the state of our knowledge on the adverse effects of severe stress on children and adolescents.--Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryThis book clearly succeeds in presenting the most current understanding of the effects of severe stress and its etiologic contribution to mental disturbance in children. The book should be read by those interested in developmental research, clinical practice with people of all ages who have experienced sever stress in their life, and by those who teach about the effects of stress on development.--Psychiatric TimesThis is an excellent book, likely to be of interest to researchers and clinicians alike and a fine source of seminar material for students.--Australian and New Zealand Journal of PsychiatryI believe this book would be an asset to any student or practitioner within the mental health field and would be of value to any researcher interested in the psychological or physiological effects and mechanisms of stress. The perspective and knowledge gained from its pages would be helpful not only in conceptualizing and treating children and adolescents but also in conceptualizing the effects of chronic, untreated stress on adults who belatedly ask for our assistance.--Contemporary PsychologyThis volume provides a wealth of information that will be used not only for clinicians and researchers but also for health care policymakers.--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic Product Description Severe Stress and Mental Disturbance in Children uniquely blends current research and clinical data on the effects of severe stress on children. Each chapter is written by international experts in their fields.Stressful events occur throughout the life cycle. But how do major stressful events - accidents, sexual abuse, violence, divorce, adoption, natural disasters - during the developmental stages relate to adulthood? Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, pediatricians, other health care and medical professionals, and students can use this book as a current review of the topic, a reference, and a clinical guide. It offers a new perspective on the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of stress in children. From the Inside Flap Severe Stress and Mental Disturbance in Children uniquely blends current research and clinical data on the effects of severe stress on children. Each chapter is written by international experts in their fields.Stressful events occur throughout the life cycle. But how do major stressful events--accidents, sexual abuse, violence, divorce, adoption, natural disasters--during the developmental stages relate to adulthood? Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, pediatricians, other health care and medical professionals, and students can use this book as a current review of the topic, a reference, and a clinical guide. It offers a new perspective on the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of stress in children. From the Back Cover Severe Stress and Mental Disturbance in Children uniquely blends current research and clinical data on the effects of severe stress on children. Each chapter is written by international experts in their fields. Stressful events occur throughout the life cycle. But how do major stressful events - accidents, sexual abuse, violence, divorce, adoption, natural disasters - during the developmental stages relate to functioning in adulthood? Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, pediatricians, other health care and medical professionals, and students can use this book as a current review of the topic, a reference, and a clinical guide. It offers a new perspective on the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of stress in children. About the Author Cynthia R. Pfeffer, M.D.,