This thoroughly updated Second Edition of Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a concise, accessible overview of the major theories, assessment practices and key issues in the field of child and adolescent psychopathology. Linda Wilmshurst describes the significant changes in the way DSM-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescent. Individual chapters address specific disorders and problems prevalent among this age group including anxiety, mood disorders, traumatic stress, and eating disorders. A new chapter is devoted to child abuse, child maltreatment, and self-injurious behavior. Describes the significant changes in the way DSM-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents Includes a new chapter on child abuse, child maltreatment and self-injurious behavior Practical case examples illustrate key points Each concise chapter features Rapid Reference, Caution, and Dont Forget boxes, Test Yourself questions and other reader-friendly elements