Psychosis in Childhood and Adolescence

James B. McCarthy, PhD, ABPP, is Director of Field Training and Associate Professor of Psychology, Pace University PsyD program in School-Clinical Child Psychology, and Clinical Professor of Psychology, Adelphi University Postgraduate Program in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy. Formerly the Director of Psychology at Queens Children’s Psychiatric Center in New York, he has published extensively in professional journals. His previous books include Death Anxiety: The Loss of the Self; Adolescence and Character Disturbance; and Adolescent Development and Psychopathology.

Introduction: The Complexity of Psychosis J.B.McCarthy Part I: The Development of Psychosis 1. Contemporary Views of Psychotic Disorders J.B McCarthy 2. Cognitive Schemas, the Role of Attachment and Psychosis M.F. Voilla, A.J. Gerber 3. Early Childhood Risk Factors for Autism and Psychosis K.M. Sossin Part II: Psychosis and Co-Occurring Disorders 4. Childhood Onset Schizophrenia A. Krasner, D. Winter 5. Mood Disorders and Psychosis J. B. McCarthy, Z. Dobrshi 6.Childhood Trauma and Psychosis E. Henry Part III: Treatment and Future Directions 7. Play Therapy with Psychotic and Borderline Children J.B. McCarthy, G.B. Guarton 8. Core Elements of Psychodynamic Technique A.M. Eisenberg 9. Evidence-Based Practice and Childhood Psychosis E. Kline, J. Schiffman, J. Choi, C. Laitner, J. Rogove 10. Forensic Issues with Psychosis and Youth Violence M.G. Master, L. Melnik, S. Inouye