Up-to-date edition of a leading textbook on child and adolescent psychiatry, with new information on COVID-19, digital technology and more
Both interdisciplinary and international in scope, Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry delivers an expansive overview of the current state of the field, covering the latest research, advancements and technological developments.
This Seventh Edition has undergone an extensive revision process, including a comprehensive review of chapter outlines and two stages of critical review for each full chapter by the editorial team. In this edition, each author provides short video clips to give a taste of their chapter along with instructor slides for teaching and training.
New chapters cover changes in science and the needs of children around the world, global threats including COVID-19, wars, and natural disasters, care in low-resource settings, diversity in relation to gender and sexual orientation and body dysmorphic disorder, as well as digital technology, detailing the growing interest in digital approaches to assessment and intervention.
. Written by a team of expert editors and contributors, Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry discusses sample topics including:
- Diagnosis, diagnostic formulations and classifications of developmental psychopathology, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders and emotion, emotional regulation and emotional disorders
- Child maltreatment and sexual abuse as well as influences on psychopathology, including genetics, epigenetics, psychosocial adversity, parental psychiatric disorders and physical treatment
- Available treatments including parenting programs, cognitive behavioural therapy, family interventions and relationship-based treatments
- Contexts of clinical encounters, including refugee and asylum-seeking children, children affected by HIV/AIDS and children with specific sensory impairments
The Seventh Edition of Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is an essential resource for all professionals working and learning in the fields of child and adolescent mental health and developmental psychopathology along with clinicians working in primary care and paediatric settings.
A Comprehensive Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Provides Practical Tools for Training and Immediate Clinical Application
For over four decades, Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology has been the authoritative resource for professionals in child and adolescent mental health. Fully updated to address contemporary challenges, this seventh edition continues the legacy of Mike Rutter, presenting an unparalleled synthesis of scientific research, clinical expertise, and teaching materials. Contributions from leading experts from around the world provide a deep exploration of developmental psychopathology.
Offering actionable knowledge grounded in the latest clinical wisdom, the authors address pressing issues such as the impact of COVID-19, global crises, and the growing role of digital technologies in assessment and intervention. New chapters on body dysmorphic disorder, care in low-resource settings, and diversity reflect evolving needs in the field. This expanded seventh edition integrates a range of learning tools and extensive supplemental material, including video clips, "At a Glance" boxes, and teaching slides.
Ideal for postgraduate students, trainees, and seasoned professionals, Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Seventh Edition, supports courses in psychiatry, psychology, and mental health within clinical, counseling, and pediatric curricula. It is also an indispensable reference for psychiatrists, psychologists, and healthcare providers across diverse care contexts.
