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Adolescent Emotional Development and the Emergence of Depressive Disorders
Author(s): Nicholas B. Allen (Editor), Lisa B. Sheeber
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: December 22, 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 378 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521869390
- ISBN-13: 9780521869393
Book Description
One of the most striking aspects of the epidemiology of depressive disorders is the rapid rise in incidence observed between the ages of 11 and 14. This book explores the developmental changes occurring during the transition from childhood into early adolescence in order to understand how vulnerability to depression develops.
The authors focus on emotional development, which serves to encapsulate the cognitive, sexual, interpersonal and familial changes that occur during this life stage. This is an essential read for practicing psychiatrists and psychologists who work with early adolescents, along with academics and researchers interested in affective science or developmental psychology and psychopathology. Other professionals working with children and adolescents, including teachers, social workers, counsellors and family practice physicians will also find this a useful summary of the latest scientific developments that are shedding light on the vulnerabilities and opportunities particular to this critical stage of life.
The authors focus on emotional development, which serves to encapsulate the cognitive, sexual, interpersonal and familial changes that occur during this life stage. This is an essential read for practicing psychiatrists and psychologists who work with early adolescents, along with academics and researchers interested in affective science or developmental psychology and psychopathology. Other professionals working with children and adolescents, including teachers, social workers, counsellors and family practice physicians will also find this a useful summary of the latest scientific developments that are shedding light on the vulnerabilities and opportunities particular to this critical stage of life.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This book proposes “domains” such as brain maturation, cognition, temperament, etc., that are critical to emotional development in adolescents. The normal development in a particular domain is explored and then paired with a chapter on those processes and vulnerabilities that exist in that domain. Within each chapter, gender and cultural differences, as well as the risk of bipolar disorder, are addressed….Those interested in further understanding the development of emotions and depression in adolescents will find this book useful.”
–Doody’s Review Service
–Doody’s Review Service
“Contributes to the discussion by enhancing understanding of the maturation of the brain through adolescence, with chapter authors providing detailed summaries of their work….This book will be valuable to clinicians in bringing together a diverse set of research perspectives. For those intending further study, the references at the end of each chapter provide a comprehensive starting point.”
–Journal of the American Medical Association
Book Description
This book explores developmental changes occurring during the transition from childhood into early adolescence, to understand how vulnerability to depression develops.
