Enfance et psychopathologie (Les âges de la vie) (French Edition) (True PDF from Publisher)

Age-Specific Psychopathology: A Holistic Understanding

Each phase of life presents its unique psychological characteristics. The manifestation of psychopathology varies significantly from infancy to old age, rendering universal parameters inadequate for its comprehension.

Integrative Approach in Clinical Practice

Effective clinical practice demands an interplay and integration of understanding frameworks: physiological, sociological, psychoanalytic, cognitive, and educational. The “Life of Ages” collection, under the guidance of Daniel Marcelli, offers a comprehensive approach to the psychopathological issues that arise during various life stages, covering nosological, clinical, therapeutic, and socioeconomic aspects.

Psychopathology of Childhood: A Comprehensive Treatise

As a comprehensive treatise on childhood psychopathology, this work encompasses five major sections:

1. Developmental Overview and Theoretical Foundation

• Outline of key principles of child development
• Theoretical underpinnings of childhood psychopathology

2. Psychopathological Analysis of Childhood Behaviors

• In-depth examination of sleep patterns, motor skills, language acquisition, and feeding and elimination behaviors
• Exploration of cognitive functions, behavioral disturbances, and aggression
• Investigation of the role of play in child development
• Analysis of gender differentiation and sexual behaviors

3. Classification and Diagnosis

• Review of major diagnostic groupings: autism, pervasive developmental disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, psychosomatic disorders, hyperactivity disorders, and limitations of classification

4. Environmental Influences

• Examination of the impact of family, school, and medical care on child development
• Discussion of issues related to child migration, stress, trauma, and social protection

5. Therapeutic Interventions

• Detailed review of psychological and pharmacological treatment approaches
• Exploration of evidence-based interventions for specific behavioral and mental health challenges

Revisions and Updates

The 11th edition of this work features extensive updates and revisions, including:

• Comprehensive revisions of chapters on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), disruptive behavior disorders, and developmental vulnerability in transcultural settings
• Inclusion of new insights on the neural basis of psychopathology
• Integration of the latest research on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions