Medical and Mental Health During Childhood

Laura Nabors, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Health Promotion and Education Program, in the School of Human Services, in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, at the University of Cincinnati. She is also a diplomat in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology for the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Nabors graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology, with a focus on working with children and families, from the University of Memphis. She has interests in children’s health and mental health issues and helping children with these issues to become integrated into their schools and activities. She is concerned with wellness and promoting adaptation for children and their families, especially in community settings.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Review of Supports for Children in Schools and in the Community.- Chapter 2. Asthma.- Chapter 3. Diabetes.- Chapter 4. Pain.- Chapter 5. Cancer.- Chapter 6. Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Chapter 7. Anxiety.- Chapter 8. Depression.- Chapter 9. Conduct Disorders.- Chapter 10. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.- Chapter 11. Conclusion.

"The textbook reviews medical and mental illnesses in children ... . the author did cite current articles, and many of the intervention sections provided research evidence for specific interventions ... . this book may be useful to those with limited or no understanding of childhood physical and mental health impairments." (Linda C. Caterino, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (7), February, 2017)

"Nabors has created a compendium of materials that can be used as either a classroom textbook or resource for practitioners, parents, school staff, or medical providers. Both undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on pediatric psychology and child/adolescent services would find this book easy to adapt. ... This book is a great start and contributes important and meaningful information, easily read and understood, for health educators from varied specialties. The benefits could be life saving!" (Sharon Berry, Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vol. 26, 2017)