Psychosocial Interventions for Genetically Influenced Problems in Childhood and Adolescence
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- Synopsis
- How to weigh genetic factors while choosing the bestpsychosocial interventionsPsychosocial Interventions for Genetically InfluencedProblems in Childhood and Adolescence explores empiricallysupported psychosocial interventions in light of our currentunderstanding of the genome. It considers how interventions may bemodified and enhanced as the products of genomic research continueto expand - and why they offer the most promise for makingsubstantial gains in treatment and prevention.Providing a clear, accessible assessment of our currentknowledge, both of the genome and evidence based treatments,Psychosocial Interventions for Genetically Influenced Problemsin Childhood and Adolescence provides practical advice toclinicians,policy makers, and others invested in treating youngpeople who present with a variety of conditions including anxiety,depression, ADHD, autism, substance abuse, and dyslexia. Rendediscusses the current understanding of genetic etiology ofpsychopathology, and explores the support, or lack thereof, forvarious modes of treatment in light of new genomic knowledge. Theoverall premise is that our advances in genetics will be put tobest therapeutic use by fueling translational psychosocialinterventions.Key points raised include:The need for treating children suffering today, rather thanwaiting for a biological "magic bullet"Discussion of how empirically-supported interventions mesh withgenetic vulnerabilitiesWays in which interventions may change as genetic researchcontinues
- Copyright:
- 2014
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781118235690
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781118016992
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 04/27/15
- Copyrighted By:
- Wiley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology
- Submitted By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.