Unfortunately, millions of children today are affected by mental health issues, nearly doubling the number of sufferers in just one generation. In this new book, mental health experts provide valuable information and guidance for parents, teachers, and young adults. With chapters covering topics such as child and adolescent development, parenting skills, school problems, and emotional health, The Young Mind also examines some of the most dramatic problems facing young people today, including anxiety and stress disorders, drugs, alcohol, self-harm, and psychosexual development. Illustrated and written in a fully accessible style by some of the most distinguished and respected professionals in the field of child psychiatry, The Young Mind offers guidance and understanding in this most vital area of mental health.