Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultation in Hospitals, Schools, and Courts

In this new book, leading experts in the field of child and adolescent consultation-liaison psychiatry present a practical guide for mental health professionals consulting in hospitals, schools, and the juvenile justice system. It is designed to aid the psychiatrist or psychologist in becoming an effective case consultant, as well as a practical-minded educator sought by mental health professionals in other disciplines.Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultation in Hospitals, Schools, and Courts is comprised of three sections, each covering the following subject areas: * Characteristics of each system and the professionals who work in that setting* The logistics of consultation* Typical problems encountered* Suggested interventions