Main description:

Informed by the Biopsychosocial Model, this Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health examines multiple aspects of child and adolescent development and physical and mental health. According to the Biopsychosocial Model, health is determined by the reciprocal interactions between biological (e.g., genetics, physical development, family health history), psychological (e.g., mental health, identity developmental, attitudes), and social (e.g., family, peers, school, social supports) factors. This theory posits that each one of these factors alone is not sufficient to understand health; instead, it is important to understand how these interactive components ultimately influence health outcomes.

In addition to the Biopsychosocial Model, this Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health has a translational approach. Each section and all applicable entries include a discussion of prevention or intervention efforts that can inform health and health promotion, and prevent health risks.

Contents:

Section 1: Brain Development edited by Dr. Ali Khaledi-Nasab

Section 2: Child Physical Health edited by Dr. Brian Eichner, MD and Dr. Emily McCormick

Section 3: Adolescent Physical Health by Neville H. Golden MD

Section 4: Cognitive and Psychosocial Development by Dr. Anna Epperson

Section 5: Child and Adolescent Risk Behaviors by Dr. Anna Song and Dr. Patricia Cabral

Section 6: Family Influences on Child and Adolescent Health by Dr. Rosalie Corona

Section 7: Peer Relationships across Child and Adolescent Development by Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D

Section 8: Medial and Social Media Influences on Child and Adolescent Health by David S. Bickham, Ph.D

Section 9: Strength-based Approaches to Community Health by Dr. Oswaldo Moreno