List Books » Violence and Mental Health in Everyday Life: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for children and Adolescents
Authors: Daniel J. Flannery
ISBN-13: 9780759104914, ISBN-10: 0759104913
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Date Published: November 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Clinical psychologist Daniel J. Flannery reveals the impact of violence and victimization in the lives of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. He offers case studies and professional resources, including web sites and readings related to violence and mental health. It is an essential resource for parents and public health practitioners in school systems, mental health, and social work, as well as professionals in juvenile justice and law enforcement.
Ch. 1 | Violence and mental health : is anything normal anymore? | 7 |
Ch. 2 | How does the brain develop? setting the stage for later mental health | 25 |
Ch. 3 | Are children born violent or do we just make them that way? | 45 |
Ch. 4 | It all begins with family : socialization, violence, and mental health | 57 |
Ch. 5 | It happens every day in every way : children exposed to violence | 81 |
Ch. 6 | The challenge of adolescence : what's all the storm and stress about? | 99 |
Ch. 7 | Are schools any safer today? : violence in the everyday lives of children | 119 |
Ch. 8 | Violence and mental health : two birds of a feather | 141 |
Ch. 9 | Coping means dealing with stress and violence on a daily basis | 157 |
Ch. 10 | Suggestions for practice and policy : how to get help when you need it | 175 |