Alison Ward – författare

In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Meg Cary, Joshua Feder, and Alison Ward bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Behavioral Health Needs of Migrant Youth. Top experts in the field discuss the most recent information on policy, practices, and systems of care approaches regarding serving the mental health needs of immigrant and refugee children, youth, and their families. This issue highlights trauma-informed practices, cultural considerations, and systems of care.

Providing key information and insight into the experiences of people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia, this book will increase the knowledge and skills of health and social care professionals in the early recognition, diagnosis and support of young people with dementia and their families.The book explores the experiences of people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia through detailed case studies, and gives learning points to implement in practice for the better provision of appropriate support and care. It explains the need for adapting services which are often designed for older people, and how the complicated diagnostic process can lead to misdiagnosis among younger people. Key issues are considered, including at-risk groups, work and dealing with potential loss of employment, changes in personal and family relationships, readjusting life expectations and plans, and social isolation.