Review of An Introduction to Child Psychiatry

Reviews the book, An Introduction to Child Psychiatry by Stella Chess (see record 1960-05904-000). Dr. Chess has undertaken the precarious task of preparing an introductory text in child psychiatry, and has produced an acceptable volume. The author has attempted to outline the basic tenets of clinical information, practice and treatment philosophy in an unbiased manner, without relinquishing her own philosophical basis. The reviewer's criticism of the book would be that work with parents needs to be expanded, and that there is a somewhat limited presentation of psychotherapy other than child analysis. The book begins with an introductory historical review outlining events which led to the establishment of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry. The book will be valuable for medical students and residents in psychiatry, and as introductory reading for candidates entering the specialized field of child psychiatry. It will have value for related professional fields, which have an interest in the study and clinical treatment of the child. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)