Adolescent Psychiatry, V. 24

In summary, Volume 24 conveys the theoretical and clinical vitality of adolescent psychiatry in 1999. It is a portrait of a specialty hard at work, broadening its understanding of developmental issues, reflecting thoughtfully on the role of modern psycho

Aaron H. Esman, M.D., is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Emeritus), Cornell University Medical College, and Faculty, New York Psychoanalytic Institute. He is editor of Psychology of Adolescence: Essential Readings and Psychiatric Treatment of Adolescents and author of Adolescence and Culture. He maintains a private practice of psychiatry with adults, adolescents, and children.

Part I: Developmental Considerations: Adolescent Development Reconsidered.Doctors, Horowitz, Introduction. Levy-Warren, I Am, You Are and So Are We: A Current Perspective on Adolescent Separation-Individuation Theory. Gaines, The Interpersonal Matrix of Adolescent Development and Treatment. Noam, The Psychology of Belonging: Reformulating Adolescent Development. Part II: School-Based Programs for Adolescents.Berkovitz, Introduction to Special Section. Adelson, Psychiatric Public Health Opportunities in School-based Health Centers. Rappaport, On-Site School-based Mental Health Clinics: 15 Years' Experience in Orange County, California. Adelsheim, School Mental Health in New Mexico. Rappaport, An Advising Program in a Large Urban High School: The Magic Match. Weist, Acosta, Tashman, Nabors, & Albus, Changing Paradigms in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Toward Expanded School Mental Health. Part III: Forensic Issues in Adolescent Psychiatry.Rosner, Forensic Psychiatry for Adolescent Psychiatrists: An Introduction. Weinstock, Juvenile Justice Update. Weinstock, Competence in Adolescents. Part IV. Psychopharmacology in Adolescence: Current Perspectives.Hendren, Introduction to Special Section. Sheeram, Kruesi, Pharmacological Treatment of Behavior Disorders. Wolf, Wagner, Pharmacologic Treatment of Affective Disorders in Adolescents. Bhangoo, Riddle, Pharmacologic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Adolescence. Bernal-Schnatter, Hendren, Pharmacologic Treatment of Psychosis and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Part V: Issues in Adolescent Consultation-Liaison.Dulit, Psychiatric Consultation on an Adolescent Medical Service.