A practical and concise guide, written by clinicians for clinicians.Aims to help CAMHS staff feel more confident in assessing and managing the needs of children with a learning disability who have mental health problems.This will improve the standard of, and uniformity with which, services are provided across the country.Provides a comprehensive overview of: epidemiology; mental health disorders and their clinical presentations; and multidisciplinary assessment and intervention. Reviews the specific roles of different medical practitioners, such as clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.Also AvailableCANDID: Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities - ISBN 1901242994Research and Innovation: Classic Papers by Professor Sir Michael Rutter - ISBN 1901242633RCPsych Publications is the publishing arm of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (based in London, United Kingdom), which has been promoting excellence in mental health care since 1841. Produced by the same editorial team who publish The British Journal of Psychiatry, they sell books for both psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; and also many written for the general public. Their popular series include the College Seminars Series, the NICE mental health guidelines and the Books Beyond Words series for people with intellectual disabilities.    RCPsych publishes in all areas of psychiatry and mental health, including but not limited to:  Clinical psychiatric practice  Intellectual disability  Mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly  Psychopharmacology  Psychotherapy  Rehabilitation psychiatry  Family mental health  Service provision    RCPsych Publications books can help with the following disorders:   Addictions  Affective disorders   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)   Bereavement  Borderline personality disorder  Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)   Dementia  Depression  Eating disorders  Perinatal psychiatric disorder  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)   Psychosis   Schizophrenia  Sleep problems

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