Toward a New Diagnostic System for Child Psychopathology Moving Beyond the DSM

This important volume brings together leading child psychiatry researchers to critically review the current diagnostic system and work toward new, more clinically useful ways of understanding childhood problems. The authors examine how existing diagnostic categories as embodied in the DSM-IV fail to adequately take into account the interplay among maladaptive behavior and children's environmental contexts, relationships, and developmental needs. Drawing on the latest findings from neurobiological and evolutionary research, the book offers fresh perspectives on the nature, causes, assessment, and treatment of a range of prevalent disorders. The concluding chapter offers specific, cogent suggestions for improving the forthcoming DSM-V.Jensen, Peter S. is the author of 'Toward a New Diagnostic System for Child Psychopathology Moving Beyond the DSM' with ISBN 9781593852511 and ISBN 1593852517.