Psychotic Disorders in Children and Adolescents [Paperback]

Psychotic disorders can be misunderstood or misdiagnosed by clinicians that deal with children, including clinical social workers, counselors, child psychiatrists, and child psychologists. Many times it is difficult for a mental health professional to determine whether the problematic behaviors exhibited are the result of an altered normal developmental process or the result of a serious mental disorder. This book provides professionals and students with the specific information needed to assess better the exact nature of what is affecting the young patient.

Psychotic disorders can be misunderstood or misdiagnosed by clinicians that deal with children, including clinical social workers, counselors, child psychiatrists, and child psychologists. Many times it is difficult for a mental health professional to determine whether the problematic behaviors exhibited are the result of an altered normal developmental process or the result of a serious mental disorder. This book provides professionals and students with the specific information needed to assess better the exact nature of what is affecting the young patient.

An Overview of Psychotic Disorder
Schizophrenia
Mood and Mood Related Disorders
Other Psychotic Disorders
Personality Disorder
Disorders with Psychotic Symptomatology
Psychotic Symptoms Related to Other Conditions
Cultural Influences and Psychosis
Evaluation of Psychotic Symptoms and Antipsychotic Side Effects
Future Directions for Research