Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology deals with specific behavioral problems, mental disorders and psychological aspects of physical illnesses in childhood and adolescence, from birth to adulthood. The theoretical understanding is characterized by a “developmental psycho-pathological” perspective and emphasizes the temporary aspect of maladaptive behavior. Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology builds on research studies on normal and deviant behavior from the developmental perspective, but also on other psychological, biological and sociological disciplines in order to gain a better understanding of causes, processes and treatment of behavioral problems, psychological crisis and disorders in childhood and adolescence.