Child Behavior Medicine

Author: Liu Xiaohong
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In recent years, with the rapid development of social economy and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, psychological and behavioral health issues of children have become a hot topic of concern for families and even the entire society. Conducting research on children's behavior not only plays a significant role in promoting the healthy growth of children but also has positive implications for the mental and physical health of adolescents and even adults. This book elaborates on the status and research objects of pediatric behavioral medicine in medicine; discusses the influences of family, school, and the entire society on children during their psychological and behavioral development; and explains the concepts, manifestations, and cessation of unhealthy behaviors in children. The book also introduces clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prevention of children's accidental injuries, child abuse, suicidal behavior, as well as clinical presentations and treatment of gaming addiction, internet addiction, TV addiction, and star chasing. Finally, the book covers clinical psychological and behavioral assessment scales, psychological and behavioral therapy, and child health care. This book can serve as a teaching reference for medical psychology and behavioral medicine in higher medical institutions, supplementary reading materials for medical personnel, university students, and postgraduate students in medical disciplines, as well as a learning guide for parents, school teachers, and early childhood educators to guide children in improving their psychological and behavioral qualities.