APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science, Volume 1: Developmental Science and Developmental Origins of Risk and Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence (APA Handbooks in Psychology® Series #1)

By: Marc H. Bornstein and Prachi E. Shah

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Synopsis: Volume 1 of the APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science highlights the developmental origins of risk and resilience across early phases of the life course, covering developmental science framing and processes, biopsychosocial systems in development, and social and material contexts of child and adolescent health and well-being. The 28 chapters in this volume seek to build interdisciplinary bridges across a range of topics, including, but not limited to: Neurobiology and brain development Adverse childhood experiences and later health and development Cascades in child and adolescent development and health Prenatal stress and child and adolescent development Promoting resilience in children, families, and communities in the service of health promotion Social and moral development in childhood and adolescence Digital media and children&’s mental health Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in health research and professional practice with children and adolescents Foster care, adoption, and children&’s health and well-being. This volume is written for researchers, practitioners, scholars, and trainees, as well as advanced students in these disciplines.