Explores psychosocial aspects of specific medical problems.

Michael C. Roberts and Ric G. Steele

This thoroughly-revised handbook provides authoritative information on the links between psychological and medical issues, from infancy through adolescence.  Sponsored by the Society of Pediatric Psychology, it also addresses issues in managing developmental and behavioral concerns frequently seen in pediatric settings.  This book describes best practices in training and service delivery, and presents evidence-based approaches to intervention with children and families.

This fifth edition includes chapters on rural health, the transition to adult medical care, prevention and disorders of sex development.  It also offers expanded coverage of epigenetics, eHealth applications, culture and ethnic diversity, spina bifida and epilepsy. 

Hardcover; 682 pages.