EAN: 9781489977090

HEALTH PROMOTION FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS G...

This timely volume surveys the broad spectrum of interventions used in health promotion  and
shows how they may be tailored to the developmental needs of children and adolescents. Its
multilevel lifespan approach reflects concepts of public health as inclusive  empowering  and
aimed at long- and short-term well-being. Coverage grounds readers in theoretical and
ecological perspectives  while special sections spotlight key issues in social and behavioral
wellness  dietary health  and children and teens in the health care system. And in keeping with
best practices in the field  the book emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders  especially
with the young clients themselves.Among the topics covered: Child mental health: recent
developments with respect to risk  resilience  and interventions Health-related concerns among
children and adolescents with ADD ADHD Preventing risky sexual behavior in adolescents Violence
affecting youth: pervasive and preventable Childhood and adolescent obesity Well-being of
children in the foster care system Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents is a necessary
text for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses in public health  education  medicine 
psychology  health education  social work  curriculum  nutrition  and public affairs. It is
also important reading for public health professionals  researchers in child health  health
education  and child psychology  policymakers in education and public health  and teachers.

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