Table of Contents

Family as Important in the Development of Psychopathology.
Genetics and the Family Environment.
Parenting and Psychopathology.
Attachment and Psychopathology.
Oppositional Disorders/Conduct Disorders.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Anxiety.
Depression.
Eating Disorders.
Substance Abuse.
Personality Disorders.
Major Mental Disorders.
Empirical Evidence Regarding the Importance of Involving the Family in Therapy.
Clinical Issues Involving the Family in Treatment.
The Role of the Family in Prevention of Psychopathology.

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Reviews

"This remarkable book provides exceptionally wide-ranging and incisive coverage of the interplay among family processes and the development of psychopathology from multiple perspectives that are essential to advancing the field of developmental psychopathology. The accessible and up-to-date analysis and synthesis of developmental psychopathology by internationally renowned scientists will, no doubt, make this book required reading for broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, academicians, and practitioners and policy-makers." -Patrick Davies, University of Rochester, NY, USA "A much needed contribution. This volume provides a comprehensive and critical examination of theory and research relating to psychopathology and the family. Essential reading for any clinician and researcher who work with children and families. " -Wendy K. Silverman, Ph.D., ABPP, Florida International University, Miami, USA