Violence and Mental Health in Everyday Life Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Children and Adolescents

by Flannery, Daniel J.

• ISBN13: 9780759104921
• ISBN10: 0759104921
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-10
• Publisher: AltaMira Press

Summary

Clinical psychologist Daniel J. Flannery reveals the impact of violence and victimization in the lives of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. He offers case studies and professional resources, including web sites and readings related to violence and mental health. It is an essential resource for parents and public health practitioners in school systems, mental health, and social work, as well as professionals in juvenile justice and law enforcement.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	1	(6)
CHAPTER ONE Violence and Mental Health: Is Anything Normal Anymore?	7	(18)
CHAPTER TWO How Does The Brain Develop? Setting the Stage for Later Mental Health	25	(20)
CHAPTER THREE Are Children Born Violent or Do We Just Make Them That Way?	45	(12)
CHAPTER FOUR It All Begins with Family: Socialization, Violence, and Mental Health	57	(24)
CHAPTER FIVE It Happens Every Day in Every Way: Children Exposed to Violence	81	(18)
CHAPTER SIX The Challenge of Adolescence: What's All the Storm and Stress About?	99	(20)
CHAPTER SEVEN Are Schools Any Safer Today? Violence in the Everyday Lives of Children	119	(22)
CHAPTER EIGHT Violence and Mental Health: Two Birds of a Feather	141	(16)
CHAPTER NINE Coping Means Dealing with Stress and Violence on a Daily Basis	157	(18)
CHAPTER TEN Suggestions for Practice and Policy: How to Get Help When You Need It	175	(22)
Appendix	197	(6)
Notes	203	(8)
Index	211	(8)
About the Author	219