Assessing depression in childhood and adolescence: a guide for social work practice

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This article provides guidelines for social workers to assess depressive symptoms and in children and adolescents, focusing on the need to identify and treat children with depression. Topics include the prevalence and demographic aspects of depression, and the co-occurrence of depression with additional mental health issues.

Measurement, Depression in adolescence, Adolescent depression, Depression in children, Childhood depression

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A multi-method impact evaluation of a therapeutic summer camp program

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Topics include how social workers can measure and evaluate the benefits of therapeutic summer camp programs for youth with psychosocial problems and learning disabilities. Topics include interviews with campers, parents, and camp staff concerning the level of satisfaction with the camp experience.

Evaluation, Child psychiatric services, Special needs camps

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Using attachment theory when placing siblings in foster care

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This article reviews theories on sibling placement in foster care, focusing on how the positivity or negativity of sibling relationships should be a factor in determining whether or not to keep them together. Topics include child attachment theory and secure environments for children.

Science & research, Public affairs, Other Residential Care Facilities, Residential care, Foster Homes, Social aspects, Research, Methods, Attachment behavior in children, Child attachment, Brothers and sisters, Foster home care, Foster children

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