Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities

Description: Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities 2nd edition by Dr Sarah Bernard, Jane McCarthy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This new edition focuses on evidence-based practice in helping professionals and practitioners to provide high-quality personalised care for children and young people with intellectual disabilities who have mental health needs. The contents provide additional context covering prevalence, legal and cultural and contemporary mental health issues. Publisher Description Originally entitled Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities, this new edition focuses on the care and support of those with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. In addition to bringing the content fully up to date, the editors, both longstanding experts in this field, have commissioned the most experienced contributors from relevant disciplines to address topics such as forensic issues and risk assessment, transition and functional analysis. The importance of developing evidence-based practice is a key theme of the book, acknowledging its key role in helping professionals and practitioners to provide high-quality personalised care for children and young people with intellectual disabilities who have mental health needs. The book provides health and social care professionals with a sound knowledge base for shaping and enhancing their practice, along with the confidence to improve the outcomes for these young people. Each chapter includes short case illustrations, examples of good practice, reflections on current practice, key learning points, references and key websites for further exploration. Author Biography Dr Jane McCarthy is Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Lead for Learning Disabilities, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Honorary Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Visiting Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, UK.Jane joined St Andrews Healthcare Nottinghamshire in April 2011 as clinical director, leading the development of the clinical assessment and treatment models for the secure pathways for adults with autism spectrum disorders and those with intellectual disabilities. Jane has a wealth of experience as a specialist in the psychiatry of intellectual disability and she has actively contributed for over 15 years through research, teaching, and as a consultant psychiatrist towards service delivery and development.From September 2009 until December 2010, she acted as clinical advisor for adults with autism at the Department of Health, supporting the first-year delivery of the strategy Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives: The strategy for adults with Autism in England. Jane was the interim course leader for the MSc Mental Health in Learning Disabilities at Kings College, London. Janes key research interests include the outcomes of psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual, including those with autistic spectrum disorders. In the last five years Jane has significantly contributed to research in this area, having obtained funding for a number of research initiatives including Mental Health Outcomes in Adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities.Dr Sarah Bernard is a consultant psychiatrist with the Mental Health of Learning Disabilities team, which is a stream of the Developmental Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry Service. She is also the child psychiatry lead for undergraduate training. Details ISBN 1912755491 ISBN-13 9781912755493 Title Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities 2nd edition Author Dr Sarah Bernard, Jane McCarthy Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 300 Publisher Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd GE_Item_ID:136578371; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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