Adolescent Mental Health - 9781138239647

Name: Adolescent Mental Health - 9781138239647
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Adolescent Mental HealthPrevention and Intervention\nAuthor(s): Terje Ogden, Kristine Amlund Hagen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138239647, 978-1138239647\nSynopsis\nAdolescence is a period characterized by both increased susceptibility to risks and new-found strength to withstand them. Whilst most young people are well equipped to manage the changes associated with growing up, other maladjusted and marginalized adolescents already have, or are at risk of developing, mental health problems. \n\nAdolescent Mental Health: Prevention and Intervention is a concise and accessible overview of our current knowledge on effective treatment and prevention programs for young people with mental health problems. Whilst addressing some of the most common mental health issues among young people, such as behavioral problems and drug-related difficulties, it also offers a fuller understanding of the evidence-based treatment a.