PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH. A CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

In today's world, where challenges related to the mental and physical health of young people are becoming increasingly pressing, understanding the psychological aspects of child and adolescent health is crucial. This book is a compendium of knowledge for students, teachers, and anyone who wants to support the young generation in their pursuit of full health and well-being.

• Comprehensive approach: The textbook combines knowledge from health psychology and clinical child psychology.
• Practical application: Examples and case studies help to understand how theory translates into practice.
• Support for students: Ideal material for students of psychology, pedagogy, medicine, and other fields.
• Current knowledge: The book takes into account the latest research and trends in health psychology.
• For everyone: Will interest anyone who cares about the health of children and adolescents.

The textbook has been prepared for students who plan to specialize in health psychology, with particular reference to the population of children and adolescents. It also focuses on clinical child psychology, in order to take into account the close links between body and mind in future professional work, especially those that support development and improve the quality of life of young people. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone who wants to understand and support the mental and physical health of the young generation.

The book will be useful for students of pedagogical and teaching fields, because in every kindergarten, school and other educational institutions, children with specific health needs learn, which must be taken into account in the planning and implementation of didactic, educational and therapeutic activities. It can also be used by students of medicine, nursing and sociology to better understand the needs of their future patients or wards. In short, the book may interest anyone for whom the health of children and adolescents is an important value.

The Jagiellonian University Press, known for its high-quality scientific and academic publications, offers readers a compendium of knowledge that combines theory and practice. This book is not only a textbook, but also an inspiration to act for the health and well-being of the young generation. The 16x23 cm format and paperback cover make reading comfortable and enjoyable, and 600 pages of content provide a comprehensive discussion of the topic.