How to Talk to Families About Child and Adolescent Mental Illness

Reviews

"[C]omprehensive and practical…. [F]ull of useful information. I really recommend it." — The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter

"Diane Marsh and Melissa Marks eloquently weave personal stories of families who have experienced painful obstacles in caring for their ill family member with useful guidelines on accessing appropriate services from the mental health and school systems. They provide overviews of diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders in youth—and include helpful tips on what to do, and what not to do. This book will provide much-needed support and relief for many struggling families." — Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP, President, Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, and professor of psychiatry and psychology, The Ohio State University

"[I]nsightful and engaging…[P]leasurable and educational…. [A] volume which occupies a unique position in the market, a space not filled by handbooks/textbooks and psychotherapy manuals. The clarity of the prose and the narrative structure reflects the wisdom and depth of understanding of the authors. We recommend the book for anyone involved in providing professional care for children and adolescents with mental illness. It may serve as an ideal supplementary textbook for those in training. It is certainly educational for novice practitioners, but experienced practitioners may also find it as a useful reminder, that in times of turmoil, families find simple, straightforward advice, direction and guidance bolster their psychological resources to navigate the complex and bumpy road ahead." — The Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry