Steven Walker was born in the North East of England, a grammar school boy, he is an Alumnus of the London School of Economics and Political Science, and has an MPhil in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. He qualified as a psychotherapist in 1992 and worked in CAMHS for 20 years as a practitioner and then Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Anglia Ruskin University, where he designed and developed award-winning multi-disciplinary CAMH training. Steven has published 12 text books, presented his research at 10 International Conferences and published over 50 scholarly papers for International Journals.Steven is a Unicef Children's Champion, Fellow of the Higher Education Institute, and a member of the Association of Family Therapists. Now semi-retired he still accepts work as an Expert Witness, is a volunteer Psychotherapist with Youth Enquiry Service and volunteers at Essex Wildlife Trust.Steven Walker trained as a social worker at the London School of Economics and Political Science with a MSc. He qualified as a Systemic Psychotherapist in 1991 after studying at the Tavistock Clinic and the Institute for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, London. He recently completed his MPhil in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Steven has worked extensively for the past 30 years with children and families in the context of child protection and child and adolescent mental health. He has authored or co-authored Ten books- the latest being Walker, S. (2012) Effective Social Work with Children and Families- putting systems theory into practice, London, Sage, he has presented his research at many National and International Conferences- the latest at the 2012 European Conference for Dramatherapy and Psychotherapy on the subject of Fidel Castro's Childhood. Steven currently works for a charity offering a Counselling service for troubled young people.

This book makes a rich contribution to the understanding and treatment of children’s mental health at a time when this is desperately needed. It is well-informed, full of case illustrations to guide the reader, and is written by a compassionate therapist and researcher with a solid grasp of the complex social environment in which children live today.Dr Chris Nicholson – Head of the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of EssexThe text is extremely timely and a valuable resource with practical information for front-line practitioners endeavouring to provide care, support and advice to children, young people and their familiesFiona Smith, Professional Lead for Children and Young People’s Nursing, Royal College of NursingThis book will be invaluable to teachers as they face increased responsibilities in this aspect of their daily work. Steven is a well-regarded CAMHS expert with 30 years’ experience in front line work and academic research, which he has brought to bear in this highly accessible, informative and practical book. Jane Blomeley Chief Executive, Youth Enquiry ServiceSteven Walker’s Supporting Troubled Young People makes a tremendous contribution to this important field. It is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and researchers and I’m certain it will be a key reference work for years to come.Professor Stephen A Webb, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland

• 1: What is mental illness and what is the extent of the problem? 2: How to assess and understand young people 3: Why is diversity, cultural awareness and social Inclusion important? 4: How to Deliver Support and Intervention 5: How to help teenagers and parents understand each other 6: What are the current issues challenging young people? 7: How to promote young people's rights and mental health?

Steven Walker was born in the North East of England, a grammar school boy, he is an Alumnus of the London School of Economics and Political Science, and has an MPhil in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. He qualified as a psychotherapist in 1992 and worked in CAMHS for 20 years as a practitioner and then Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Anglia Ruskin University, where he designed and developed award-winning multi-disciplinary CAMH training. Steven has published 12 text books, presented his research at 10 International Conferences and published over 50 scholarly papers for International Journals.Steven is a Unicef Children's Champion, Fellow of the Higher Education Institute, and a member of the Association of Family Therapists. Now semi-retired he still accepts work as an Expert Witness, is a volunteer Psychotherapist with Youth Enquiry Service and volunteers at Essex Wildlife Trust.Steven Walker trained as a social worker at the London School of Economics and Political Science with a MSc. He qualified as a Systemic Psychotherapist in 1991 after studying at the Tavistock Clinic and the Institute for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, London. He recently completed his MPhil in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Steven has worked extensively for the past 30 years with children and families in the context of child protection and child and adolescent mental health. He has authored or co-authored Ten books- the latest being Walker, S. (2012) Effective Social Work with Children and Families- putting systems theory into practice, London, Sage, he has presented his research at many National and International Conferences- the latest at the 2012 European Conference for Dramatherapy and Psychotherapy on the subject of Fidel Castro's Childhood. Steven currently works for a charity offering a Counselling service for troubled young people.

This book makes a rich contribution to the understanding and treatment of children’s mental health at a time when this is desperately needed. It is well-informed, full of case illustrations to guide the reader, and is written by a compassionate therapist and researcher with a solid grasp of the complex social environment in which children live today.Dr Chris Nicholson – Head of the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of EssexThe text is extremely timely and a valuable resource with practical information for front-line practitioners endeavouring to provide care, support and advice to children, young people and their familiesFiona Smith, Professional Lead for Children and Young People’s Nursing, Royal College of NursingThis book will be invaluable to teachers as they face increased responsibilities in this aspect of their daily work. Steven is a well-regarded CAMHS expert with 30 years’ experience in front line work and academic research, which he has brought to bear in this highly accessible, informative and practical book. Jane Blomeley Chief Executive, Youth Enquiry ServiceSteven Walker’s Supporting Troubled Young People makes a tremendous contribution to this important field. It is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and researchers and I’m certain it will be a key reference work for years to come.Professor Stephen A Webb, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland

• 1: What is mental illness and what is the extent of the problem? 2: How to assess and understand young people 3: Why is diversity, cultural awareness and social Inclusion important? 4: How to Deliver Support and Intervention 5: How to help teenagers and parents understand each other 6: What are the current issues challenging young people? 7: How to promote young people's rights and mental health?