Mental Health Assessment with Children and Adolescents: An Integrated Clinical, Community, and Cultural Psychology Framework

Buckingham, Sara L.; Oster, Gerald D.

This groundbreaking textbook offers an accessible, comprehensive guide to conducting clinical interviews and mental health assessments with children and adolescents. Designed for students and professionals in psychology, counseling, therapy, and social work, it walks readers through every stage of the assessment process—from referral to feedback—while centering culture, context, and collaboration.

Authors Sara Buckingham and Gerald Oster integrate principles from clinical, cultural, and community psychology (the ‘3 Cs’) to present a justice-oriented framework that acknowledges the structures and systems surrounding youth. With practical tools, reproducible resources, and real-world applications across diverse settings—including schools, clinics, hospitals, and legal systems—this book empowers clinicians to foster engagement, deepen understanding, and generate meaningful recommendations.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2026-01-03

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783032040671

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-04068-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 516