This volume discusses adolescent mental health concerns in non-Western contexts and situations, ranging from common mental disorders to building life skills. It combines previous literature and empirical work on various disorders to provide a comprehensive account of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for adolescents. The volume covers a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from anxiety to affective disorders and other associated disorders. It gives a practical guide to the management of disorders with specific focus on case vignettes, outlining session details and specific techniques to be used throughout the intervention plan. A detailed appendix elaborating various CBT techniques is included in the volume. It presumes a basic understanding and training in mental health care and psychotherapy and is useful for professionals: psychologists, counsellors, paediatricians and other practitioners in the field of mental health. It is also useful as a text for courses in health psychology,clinical psychology, adolescent medicine and adolescent psychology.
This volume discusses adolescent mental health concerns in non-Western contexts and situations, ranging from common mental disorders to building life skills. It combines previous literature and empirical work on various disorders to provide a comprehensive account of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for adolescents. The volume covers a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from anxiety to affective disorders and other associated disorders. It gives a practical guide to the management of disorders with specific focus on case vignettes, outlining session details and specific techniques to be used throughout the intervention plan. A detailed appendix elaborating various CBT techniques is included in the volume. It presumes a basic understanding and training in mental health care and psychotherapy and is useful for professionals: psychologists, counsellors, paediatricians and other practitioners in the field of mental health. It is also useful as a text for courses in health psychology,clinical psychology, adolescent medicine and adolescent psychology.
Manju Mehta
ADHD in adolescents Adolescent coping skills programs Assessment of OCD in adolescents Body image in adolescence Exam anxiety and coping Family conflict and adolescent stress Gender differences in adolescent coping strategies Interpersonal relationships in adolescence Interventions for adolescent depression Interventions for anger management of adolescents Learning strategies in classroom settings Mental health problems in adolescents Preventive school-based coping skills Sleep management in adolescents Stress factors in adolescence
“This book discusses a cognitive behavioral approach to adolescent mental health concerns from an Indian perspective. … This book offers a step-by-step approach, illustrating techniques using clinical vignettes, which is extremely helpful for new therapists. Both seasoned clinicians and new professionals in the field will find this book useful.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2015)