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Indian Pediatr 2013;50: 718

Book Reviews

 

Clinical Assessment and Management of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

Savita Malhotra

CBS Publishers & Distributors; New Delhi.

Pages: 226; Price: Rs. 350/-

This edition contains 12 chapters and a glossary of terms, Child Guidance Clinic Proforma and important assessment scales (many by the author) adapted for India. The development perspective of the child has been provided with an emphasis on the roles of family and school. The approach to psychological, psychiatric and neurodevelopment assessment is elucidated in detail. The International classifications of childhood psychiatric disorders is also given. The important issues related to adolescence are discussed separately. The book provides steps to diagnose and treat common childhood psychiatric emergencies. The simple presentation style of the book makes it useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, pediatricians and mental health professionals. Inclusion of case reports, photographs, and childhood problems related to schools in future edition will enrich the text and make it also useful for teachers and parents.

MS Bhatia
Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry,
UCMS & GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden,
Delhi 110 095, India.
Email: [email protected]


 

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