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Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health

  • 1st Edition - February 17, 2023
  • Editor: Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
  • Language: English
  • Hardback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 8 7 2 - 9
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 8 8 7 3 - 6

*Association of American Publishers (AAP) PROSE Award Winner in Clinical Medicine, 2024 and Reference Works & Textbooks Multivolume, 2024*Informed by the Biopsychosocial Model,… Read more

Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health

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*Association of American Publishers (AAP) PROSE Award Winner in Clinical Medicine, 2024 and Reference Works & Textbooks Multivolume, 2024*

Informed by the Biopsychosocial Model, this Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health examines multiple aspects of child and adolescent development and physical and mental health. According to the Biopsychosocial Model, health is determined by the reciprocal interactions between biological (e.g., genetics, physical development, family health history), psychological (e.g., mental health, identity developmental, attitudes), and social (e.g., family, peers, school, social supports) factors. This theory posits that each one of these factors alone is not sufficient to understand health; instead, it is important to understand how these interactive components ultimately influence health outcomes.

In addition to the Biopsychosocial Model, this Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health has a translational approach. Each section and all applicable entries include a discussion of prevention or intervention efforts that can inform health and health promotion, and prevent health risks.