TY - BOOK AU - O'Reilly,Michelle AU - Parker,Nicola TI - Doing mental health research with children and adolescents: a guide to qualitative methods SN - 9781446270707 AV - RJ500.5 .O74 2014 U1 - 362.2083 22 PY - 2014/// CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE KW - Child mental health KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Teenagers KW - Mental health KW - Child psychology KW - Adolescent psychology KW - Mental Health KW - Qualitative Research KW - Adolescent KW - Child N2 - Researching child and adolescent mental health can be daunting, but with the right skills and knowledge you can transform the way you work, giving children and young people a 'voice' through your research in the wider community. This practical guide will take you step-by-step through the research process, supporting you from first inception to data collection and dissemination, highlighting key dilemmas, challenges and debates along the way. The book: Provides an overview of the theories that underpin methodological choice and the value of using qualitative research. Elucidates important ethical and legal issues. Explores the most popular qualitative data collection techniques. Shows how research evidence translates into effective practice. Supported by helpful tips, case examples and definitions of key terms, this highly practical and accessible guide throws a lifebelt to students and practitioners learning about the research process for the first time. Book jacket ER -