John R. Z. Abela PhD, PhD Benjamin L. Hankin Ph.D. Handbook of Depression in Children and Adolescents 2007[1]

the book Handbook of Depression in Children and Adolescents, edited by John R. Z. Abela and Benjamin L. Hankin. This is a comprehensive and authoritative volume that provides an integrative review of current knowledge on child and adolescent depression, covering everything from epidemiology and neurobiology to evidence-based treatment and prevention. The book is divided into five parts: Part I introduces the developmental psychopathology framework and the vulnerability-stress model of depression; Part II examines the risk factors and correlates of depression, such as genetics, temperament, cognitive biases, interpersonal processes, and stress; Part III reviews the assessment, diagnosis, and classification of depressive disorders in youth; Part IV discusses the various approaches to treating and preventing depression, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, family-based interventions, and school-based programs; and Part V addresses the future directions and challenges for research and practice in this field. The book is intended for researchers, clinicians, students, and practitioners who are interested in understanding and helping children and adolescents who suffer from depression.