Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Europe

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This book offers an overview of child and adolescent psychiatry in Europe, examining its historical development, current state, and future prospects. The specialty is now recognized in nearly all European countries, with a significant increase in the number of child psychiatrists over the past decade. However, substantial disparities remain between countries regarding the number of specialists, the nature of services provided, and their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Additionally, training curricula for child and adolescent psychiatry vary widely, both within and outside medical education, affecting public perception and the discipline's importance. The book presents reports on the historical and current situations, as well as future perspectives, for child and adolescent psychiatry in 31 European countries, adhering to a consistent structure for comparability. This structure includes (1) historical development and current status, (2) classification systems and diagnostic methods, (3) organization of services, (4) collaboration with other disciplines, (5) training and continuing education, (6) research, and (7) future outlook. The comprehensive approach highlights the diversity and challenges within the field across Europe.