Informed by the Biopsychosocial Model, this Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health examines multiple aspects of child and adolescent development and physical and mental health. According to the Biopsychosocial Model, health is determined by the reciprocal interactions between biological (e.g., genetics, physical development, family health history), psychological (e.g., mental health, identity developmental, attitudes), and social (e.g., family, peers, school, social supports) factors. This theory posits that each one of these factors alone is not sufficient to understand health; instead, it is important to understand how these interactive components ultimately influence health outcomes.

In addition to the Biopsychosocial Model, this Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Health has a translational approach. Each section and all applicable entries include a discussion of prevention or intervention efforts that can inform health and health promotion, and prevent health risks.

• Presents a comprehensive review of current child and adolescent research, along with critical insights into the future direction of the field, including translation and prevention
• Includes concise, authoritative chapters that are expertly authored make this an easy-to-read, reliable reference resource
• Provides a clear thematic structure that allows for easy exploration across the discipline’s different sub-fields.
• Helps readers find their topics of interest, all of which are contextualized and linked to relevant literature