Young People and Mental Health

Peter Aggleton, Thomas Coram Research Unit; Institute of Education, University of London, UKJane Hurry, Institute of Education; Institute of Education, University of London, UKIan Warwick, Health and Education Research Unit; Institute of Education, University of London, UK

"This book is a welcome addition to an increasing literature on what is a broad subject." (Community Care) "...a helpful review of risk and protective factors, and of preventative strategies." (Adoption Fostering, Vol 24/2, 2000)"the book can be recommended for youth workers in the field of health, education and social work..." (International Jnl. of Adolesc. Med. Health, Vol 12/1, 2000)"I recommend this book to anyone working with young people and urge you not just to read about your particular interests but to gain from the whole...." (British Journal of Guidance Counselling, Vol 29/2, 2001)"...straightforward, accessible guide..thought provoking and informative..." (Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy, April 2001)“…serious and scholarly…a valuable resource…” (Metapsychology online 21/06/04)

• About the Authors vii1 Introduction 1Jane Hurry, Peter Aggleton, and Ian Warwick2 Young People and Alcohol Use 13Martin Plant3 Young People and Drugs 29John B. Davies4 Emotional Disorders in Young People 47John Pearce5 Eating Disorders 73Andreas Karwautz and Janet Treasure6 Serious Antisocial Behavior 91Sue Bailey7 Youth Suicide and Deliberate Self-harm 111Michael KerfootII Special Groups and Special Needs8 Sexuality and Mental Health Promotion: Lesbian and Gay Young People 131Ian Warwick, Christine Oliver, and Peter Aggleton9 Young People with Learning Difficulties 147Jenny CorbettIII Special Contexts and Settings10 The Mental Health of “Looked After” Young People 165Juliet Koprowska and Mike Stein11 Young People, Mental Health and Homelessness 183Davina Lilley12 Bullying and Harassment in and out of School 197David A. ThompsonIndex 211