A classic in its field, Child and Adolescent Clinical
Psychopharmacology Made Simple offers everything you need to know about
the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and
adolescent psychological disorders in easy-to-understand language.
This fully revised and updated fourth edition offers new information on
sleep disorders, sleep medication, and substance abuse. You'll also find
up-to-date DSM-5 definitions, information regarding teen use of
antidepressants and suicidality, attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) and ADHD medications, bipolar disorder, psychotic
episodes and eating disorders in children and adolescents, the use of
antipsychotics in children and adolescents, non-medication approaches
and adjuncts to medications, and how to assess and treat noncompliance
and "breakthrough" symptoms.
Also included are fact sheets that clearly delineate frequently
prescribed medications for each disorder along with medication side
effects and signs of toxicity. For each psychological disorder, the book
offers: current diagnostic criteria; treatment indications and
contraindications; medication information; and help for monitoring,
evaluating, and following up with patients.
Whether you are a pediatrician, parent, therapist, educator, or other
health care professional, this is the only resource you need to consult
for the most recent information on child and adolescent medications and
treatment.
