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Violence And Mental Health In Everyday Life » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Daniel J. Flannery
ISBN-13: 9780759104921, ISBN-10: 0759104921
Format: Paperback
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Date Published: December 2005
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Daniel J. Flannery

Book Synopsis

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.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Violence and mental health : is anything normal anymore?7
Ch. 2How does the brain develop? setting the stage for later mental health25
Ch. 3Are children born violent or do we just make them that way?45
Ch. 4It all begins with family : socialization, violence, and mental health57
Ch. 5It happens every day in every way : children exposed to violence81
Ch. 6The challenge of adolescence : what's all the storm and stress about?99
Ch. 7Are schools any safer today? : violence in the everyday lives of children119
Ch. 8Violence and mental health : two birds of a feather141
Ch. 9Coping means dealing with stress and violence on a daily basis157
Ch. 10Suggestions for practice and policy : how to get help when you need it175

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