Problems of Childhood and Adolescence

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Introduction

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 1-4

3. Childhood Problems - The Social Work Context

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 5-13

4. Eating and Sleeping Problems

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 14-27

5. Some Problems of Toileting

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 28-40

6. Emotional Problems

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 41-56

7. Anti-Social or Conduct Problems

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 57-70

8. School Attendance Problems

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 71-88

9. Anorexia Nervosa

   • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

   Pages 89-100

10. Drug Abuse

    • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

    Pages 101-116

11. Substance Abuse

    • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

    Pages 117-125

12. Attempted Suicide

    • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

    Pages 126-142

13. Conclusion

    • Michael Kerfoot, Alan Butler

    Pages 143-146

14. Back Matter

    Pages 147-159

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...successfully achieves its stated aim of being an introductory text for students and newly-qualified social workers...a valuable addition to their bookshelves.' Judy Yielder, BAAF

• childhood
• children
• social work

MICHAEL KERFOOT is Lecturer in Psychiatric Social Work at the University of Manchester and Principal Psychiatric Social Worker in Child and Family Psychiatry at Booth Hall Hospital, Manchester. His main interest has been in work with families and the psychiatric issues associated with child and adolescent development. He has a particular interest in suicidal behaviour and has written widely on the subject.

ALAN BUTLER is Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Social Work and Deputy Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Leeds University. His previous books include Social Work and Mental Illness (with Colin Pritchard), Sheltered Housing for the Elderly and Ageing: Recent Advances.

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