How to Talk to Families About Child and Adolescent Mental Illness

This is a practical and accessible book for the clinician working with thesefamilies. Therapists will learn how child and adolescent mental illness affectsthe family, as well as the most common issues and concerns of these families.Although grounded in current theory and research, the book emphasizes professionalpractice with families, and includes rich case material and clinicalapplications. Written with sensitivity, and filled with practical approaches to realclinical situations, it will empower both therapists and families.