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“The book is easy to read and contains numerous figures/tables that help to clarify the text and instructive case studies….This is an excellent book written by authors who are experts in the field of child and adolescent psychopathology. This fourth edition has been completely revised with updated information and new topics.”

—Doody's Review Service


“A well-organized and thoughtful textbook.”

—Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (on the third edition)


“[An] important resource for child clinicians and researchers....The contributors to this volume consistently accomplish the difficult feat of bridging research and practice.”

—Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy (on the second edition)


“Each chapter offers much useful information and promising methods that evidence relative, if not complete, success for thousands of children and families in need.”

—Child and Family Behavior Therapy (on the second edition)


“In its fourth edition, this book remains the authoritative, scholarly, foundational volume that is a 'must read' for all child and adolescent mental health trainees, clinicians, and investigators. The editors and contributors, all leaders in their respective areas, ground the reader in the richly sourced science supporting evidence-based treatments. Compelling guides for applying treatment for specific disorders are brought to life through detailed descriptions of the components and course of therapy, and reinforced with engaging clinical case examples. Joined by Prinstein and Youngstrom, Mash and Barkley carry forward their tradition of excellence.”

—Anne Marie Albano, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center; Director, Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders


“This fourth edition promises to become a mainstay of graduate instruction for years to come. The text provides a definitive look into the current evidence base of treatments for children and adolescents. Each chapter provides a window into the next steps of treatment research for specific mental health domains, and how this research intersects with emerging transdiagnostic perspectives. Students exposed to this text will come out with a firm understanding of where the field stands and where it ought to proceed.”

—Andres De Los Reyes, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park


“Prinstein, Youngstrom, Mash, and Barkley score big on the fourth edition of this text, which has become the classic in the field over the past 30 years. Eminent scholars weave interesting and intricate descriptions of various clinical problems together with developmentally sensitive, evidence-based treatments. The fourth edition includes discussions of DSM-5, ICD-11, and NIMH’s Research Domain Criteria (RDoC). It will go a long way to bridge the gap between science and practice and to reduce the burden of mental health problems for youth, their families, and our society. Students and mental health professionals from diverse backgrounds will benefit from this stimulating, up-to-date, and comprehensive volume.”

—Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, ABPP, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech


“This volume is a fresh update on the classic text that I have used for decades, first as a student and then as a professor. The editors have assembled many of the world's leading researchers in child and adolescent intervention, whose contributions have the depth, clarity, and timeliness that have characterized each edition of this work. The book goes beyond a mere description of intervention approaches—it incorporates a strong developmental psychopathology perspective, integrates widely used standards for strength of evidence, and synthesizes symptom-based and RDoC perspectives. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to build expertise in evidence-based treatment for child and adolescent mental health concerns.”

—Bruce F. Chorpita, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles; President, PracticeWise


“The editors have hit an absolute home run with this major update of an already classic handbook. They have assembled a veritable 'who’s who' of leading authorities to present cutting-edge, developmentally tailored, and evidence-based approaches to the treatment of child mental health problems. This terrific fourth edition expands on previous editions to reflect the many groundbreaking advances and critical new areas of study in the field. It retains the very successful structure and accessibility that have been so enthusiastically embraced by students and instructors over the years. For trainees and seasoned clinicians alike, this text is truly indispensable.”

—Jonathan Comer, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida International University


“The fourth edition of this text provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents. This edition addresses contemporary issues such as transdiagnostic considerations, the RDoC framework, and interdisciplinary perspectives. I applaud the editors and contributors for making the content accessible via sample therapy transcripts, tables highlighting key aspects of therapy, and suggestions for tailoring treatments. I enthusiastically recommend this book for doctoral-level coursework balancing research and application in child and adolescent therapy.”

—Lindsey L. Cohen, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology, Georgia State University


“The fourth edition of this excellent, practical work reviews the state of the art of psychosocial treatments for pediatric psychiatric conditions. The text considers developmental and cultural issues, DSM and ICD categorization of disorders, and dimensional psychopathology. It also addresses treatment of conditions that cut across disorders, such as suicidality, abuse, and sleep problems. This is a wonderful reference and teaching tool for all levels of clinicians dedicated to improving the lives of children with mental health disorders.”

—Boris Birmaher, MD, Endowed Chair in Early Onset Bipolar Disease and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center


“The fourth edition continues the excellence that we have come to expect from this text while building in exciting new features. The editors have recruited an all-star team of world-renowned experts to write chapters that highlight the state of the science while staying grounded in the realities of clinical practice. Each chapter features tables detailing treatments with various levels of research support for each disorder, using clear, widely accepted criteria. The addition of sample session transcripts and other clinical material will allow students to more easily envision how these research-supported therapies can be applied in practice. I highly recommend this text for either an introductory graduate therapy course or a more specialized graduate seminar in child interventions.”

—Amanda Jensen-Doss, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Miami


“No other book provides such a comprehensive overview of evidence-based interventions for such a wide variety of mental health problems. The numerous case examples provide both practical guidance and clinical wisdom. I use this book as a primary text in my school psychology graduate course in developmental psychopathology, and have found it to be an excellent introduction to the treatment of child and adolescent disorders. My students agree!”

—David N. Miller, PhD, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York

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Table of Contents

I. General Principles

1. Introduction, Mitchell J. Prinstein & Eric A. Youngstrom

2. Case Conceptualization, Kristel Thomassin & John Hunsley

3. Evidence-Based Therapist Flexibility: Making Treatment Work for Clients, Brian C. Chu

II. Behavior Disorders

4. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Steven W. Evans, Julie Sarno Owens, & Thomas J. Power

5. Conduct and Oppositional Disorders, Robert J. McMahon & Paul J. Frick

III. Mood Disorders and Self-Harm

6. Depressive Disorders, John F. Curry & Allison E. Meyer

7. Bipolar Disorder, Mary A. Fristad & Michelle E. Roley-Roberts

8. Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, Matthew K. Nock, Chelsea E. Boccagno, Evan M. Kleiman, Franchesca Ramirez, & Shirley B. Wang

IV. Anxiety and Obsessive–Compulsive Disorders

9. Anxiety Disorders, Sophie A. Palitz, Jordan P. Davis, & Philip C. Kendall

10. Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Joshua Kemp & Jennifer B. Freeman

V. Developmental and Cognitive Disorders

11. Common Issues in Infancy and Toddlerhood, Juliana Acosta, Daniel M. Bagner, & Alice S. Carter

12. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Laura Grofer Klinger & Katerina M. Dudley

13. Intellectual Disability, Johnny L. Matson, Maya Matheis, Jasper A. Estabillo, Claire O. Burns, Abigail Issarraras, W. Jason Peters, & Xinrui Jiang

14. Learning Disabilities, Ryan J. McGill & Nadine Ndip

VI. Trauma, Life Events, and Abuse

15. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Annette M. La Greca & BreAnne A. Danzi

16. Coping and Emotion Regulation, Bruce E. Compas & Alexandra H. Bettis

17. Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder, Julie B. Kaplow, Christopher M. Layne, & Robert S. Pynoos

18. Child Maltreatment, Vicky Veitch Wolfe & Brynn M. Kelly

VII. Problems of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

19. Substance Use Problems, Tammy Chung & Rachel L. Bachrach

20. Early-Onset Schizophrenia, Aditi Sharma & Jon McClellan

21. Personality Disorders, Francheska Perepletchikova & Donald Nathanson

22. Eating Disorders, James Lock & Lily Osipov

VIII. Health-Related Issues

23. Obesity, Jacqueline F. Hayes, Katherine N. Balantekin, Mackenzie L. Brown, & Denise E. Wilfley

24. Sleep Problems, Danielle M. Graef & Kelly C. Byars

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About the Editors

Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD, ABPP, is the John Van Seters Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research examines interpersonal models of internalizing symptoms and health-risk behaviors among adolescents, with a focus on the unique role of peer relationships in the developmental psychopathology of depression, self-injury, and suicidality. Dr. Prinstein is a past editor of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and a past president of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology and the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. He is a recipient of awards including the Theodore Blau Early Career Award from the Society of Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Brickell Memorial Award for research on suicidality from Columbia University, the Mentor Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Beverly Thorn Award for Outstanding Service from the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology, and the Raymond D. Fowler Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Professional Development of Graduate Students from the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students.

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Eric A. Youngstrom, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he is also Acting Director of the Center for Excellence in Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. He was the inaugural recipient of the Early Career Award from the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology of the American Psychological Association, and is an elected full member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Dr. Youngstrom has consulted on DSM-5 and ICD-11. He is past president of the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and currently chairs the Work Group on Child Diagnosis for the International Society for Bipolar Disorders.

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Eric J. Mash, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Calgary and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and of the Society of Clinical Psychology, the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and the Society of Pediatric Psychology of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Mash is also a Fellow and Charter Member of the Association for Psychological Science. He has served as an editor, editorial board member, and editorial consultant for numerous journals and has published widely on child and adolescent psychopathology, assessment, and treatment.

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Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, before retiring in 2021, served on the faculties of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Barkley has worked with children, adolescents, and families since the 1970s and is the author of numerous bestselling books for both professionals and the public, including Taking Charge of ADHD and Your Defiant Child. He has also published six assessment scales and more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters on ADHD, executive functioning, and childhood defiance. A frequent conference presenter and speaker who is widely cited in the national media, Dr. Barkley is past president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology (the former Division 12) of the American Psychological Association (APA), and of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. He is a recipient of awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the APA, among other honors.

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Contributors

Juliana Acosta, MS, Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Rachel L. Bachrach, PhD, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Daniel M. Bagner, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Katherine N. Balantekin, PhD, RD, Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York

Alexandra H. Bettis, MS, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Chelsea E. Boccagno, BA, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Mackenzie L. Brown, BA, Center for Healthy Weight and Wellness, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

Claire O. Burns, MA, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kelly C. Byars, PsyD, Divisions of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology/Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

Alice S. Carter, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts

Brian C. Chu, PhD, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers—The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey

Tammy Chung, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bruce E. Compas, PhD, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

John F. Curry, PhD, Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

BreAnne A. Danzi, BA, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Jordan P. Davis, MA, Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katerina M. Dudley, MA, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Jasper A. Estabillo, MA, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Steven W. Evans, PhD, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Jennifer B. Freeman, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

Paul J. Frick, PhD, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mary A. Fristad, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Danielle M. Graef, PhD, Divisions of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology/Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

Jacqueline F. Hayes, MA, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

John Hunsley, PhD, CPsych, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Abigail Issarraras, BA, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Xinrui Jiang, BS, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Julie B. Kaplow, PhD, ABPP, Trauma and Grief Center, Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Brynn M. Kelly, PhD, Mental Health and Addictions Program, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Joshua Kemp, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

Philip C. Kendall, PhD, ABPP, Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Evan M. Kleiman, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Laura Grofer Klinger, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Annette M. La Greca, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Christopher M. Layne, PhD, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

James Lock, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California

Maya Matheis, MSW, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Johnny L. Matson, PhD, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Jon McClellan, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Ryan J. McGill, PhD, Department of School Psychology and Counselor Education, William & Mary School of Education, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Robert J. McMahon, PhD, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Allison E. Meyer, MA, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Donald Nathanson, LCSW, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, White Plains, New York

Nadine Ndip, BA, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas

Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lily Osipov, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California

Julie Sarno Owens, PhD, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Sophie A. Palitz, MA, Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Francheska Perepletchikova, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, White Plains, New York

W. Jason Peters, MA, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Thomas J. Power, PhD, ABPP, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Robert S. Pynoos, MD, MPH, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Franchesca Ramirez, MA, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Michelle E. Roley-Roberts, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Aditi Sharma, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Kristel Thomassin, PhD, CPsych, Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Shirley B. Wang, BA, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Denise E. Wilfley, PhD, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

Vicky Veitch Wolfe, PhD, Mental Health and Addictions Program, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Eric A. Youngstrom, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Audience

Graduate students and clinicians in child/adolescent psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatry, and psychiatric nursing.

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Course Use

Serves as a text in graduate-level courses on child and adolescent psychotherapy, evidence-based practice, and child psychopathology.

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New to this edition:

• All chapters are new, reflecting over a decade of clinical and empirical developments.
• Chapters on additional clinical issues: bipolar disorder, suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury, obsessive–compulsive disorder, infant and toddler problems, posttraumatic stress disorder, coping and emotion regulation, bereavement, early-onset schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood obesity, and sleep problems.
• Chapters on case conceptualization and evidence-based therapist flexibility.
• Illustrative case examples and transcripts added throughout.
• Updated for DSM-5; every chapter also considers transdiagnostic and dimensional issues.