Böcker i Developmental Perspectives in Psychiatry-serien

The Virginia Tech Massacre take readers on a journey examining the mental health vulnerabilities of youth transitioning to adulthood, the limitations of existing warning tools for violence, and local, regional, and national gaps in mental health service delivery across the United States.

A physician with 40 years of experience shows parents and professionals how to identify the many causes of anorexia and how to choose the best treatments.

The third edition of a classic work originally published by Lippincott Raven. Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic disease characterized by lesions of the skin and central nervous system, seizures, and sometimes severe mental retardation. This revised edition will include biological analysis of underlying genetic causes.

Provides professionals with information on mental retardation disabilities. This work reviews various types of intellectual disabilities, discusses approaches to classification, diagnosis, and appropriate interventions, and provides information on resources that may offer additional help.

This title defines anorexia, illustrates how it can evolve and how common it really is, and outlines every part of the treatment process, from the early warning signs that parents should watch out for, to the initial evaluation, to specific treatment plans. Dr. Lucas emphasizes the patient's role in defining the healing process.