Researching child and adolescent mental health can be a daunting task, but with the right practical skills and knowledge your studentsacan transform the wayathey work with children and young people, giving them a NvoiceO throughatheir research in the wider community. aaMichelle OReilly and Nikki Parker combine their clinical, academic and research expertise to take your studentsastep-by-step through each stage of the research process. From first inception to data collection and dissemination, theyOll guide them through the key issues faced when undertaking their research, highlighting the dilemmas, challenges and debates, and exploring the important questions asked when doing research with this population. aProviding practical advice and strategies for dealing with the reality of conducting research in practice, this book will; a-aaaaaaaaa Provide your studentsawith an overview of the theories that underpin methodological choice and the value of using qualitative research. a-aaaaaaaaa Guideathem through the planning stage of your project, clearly outlining important ethical and legal issues. aa-aaaaaaaaa Takeathem though the most popular qualitative data collection techniques and supportathem withatheir analysis. a-aaaaaaaaa Helpathem write upatheir findings and demonstrate how research evidence translates into effective clinical practice. Supported by helpful hints and tips, case examples and definitions of keys terms, this highly practical and accessible guide throws a lifebelt to any students or mental health practitioner learning about the research process for the first time.