Youth in Foster Care
Youth in Foster Care Heather Taussig Scott B. Harpin William R. Betts Lora Melnicoe Gretchen J. Russo KEY WORDS Child abuse and neglect Emancipation Foster care Medical home Mental health…
The Health of Unaccompanied Homeless Minors and Young Adults
The Health of Unaccompanied Homeless Minors and Young Adults Colette L. Auerswald Meera S. Beharry Curren Warf KEY WORDS Couch surfers Health status Homeless youth Literally homeless youth Runaways Street…
Youth and Young Adults in the Military
Youth and Young Adults in the Military Jeffrey W. Hutchinson William P. Adelman KEY WORDS Civilian Deployment Military Military anticipatory guidance Military eligibility Military service Predeployment Redeployment Reservist Resilience The…
College Health
College Health Sarah A. Van Orman James R. Jacobs KEY WORDS College health College students Health promotion Healthy Campus 2020 Medical home National College Health Assessment Student affairs Student health…
Sexual Assault and Victimization
Sexual Assault and Victimization Vaughn I. Rickert Dillon J. Etter Mariam R. Chacko KEY WORDS Abuse Forensic evaluation Prostitution Rape Sex trafficking Sexual abuse Sexual assault Survival sex Testifying Trafficking…
Introduction: Overview for Special Populations
Introduction: Overview for Special Populations Vaughn I. Rickert The chapters in this section represent special populations of adolescents and young adults (AYAs). The health needs for AYAs from special populations…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and School Problems
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and School Problems Earl J. Soileau Jr. KEY WORDS ADHD Learning disability School Stimulant Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has now been defined as a neurodevelopmental…
Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults
Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults David A Brent Candice Biernesser KEY WORDS Assessment Psychotherapy Risk factors Suicide Suicide attempt Vulnerable populations Suicide is the third leading…
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Depression and Anxiety Disorders Daphne J. Korczak Suneeta Monga KEY WORDS Adjustment disorder Anxiety Depression Generalized anxiety disorder Psychopharmacology Psychotherapy Social anxiety disorder Depression and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent…
