3 Parts 1) a reference book of psychiatric medications for children 2) addressing parents' concerns 3) introduction to neuroscience a hand book for parents and other professionals who work with children and need to know their medication and understand the parents' perspectne. This group includes teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, as well as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice personnel.
This book offers a comprehensive survey of the current state of knowledge in the field of neuro-psychopharmacology in childhood and adolescence.
Provides an overview of four groups of medicines commonly prescribed in child and adolescent psychiatry, explaining how they work, what are their side effects and doses to help parents determine the best course of action when faced with ...
This book is an overview of the four groups of medicines most commonly used in child and adolescent psychiatry—for ADHD, depression and anxiety, psychosis, and mood disorders.
From experienced child psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Wilens, this bestselling guide has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to become active, informed managers of their children's care.
In addition to parents, this is an ideal reference for teachers and other school professionals"--
This essential book provides the up-to-date information that will enable readers to fully understand what their child's doctor is recommending, and what their options are.
Should I Medicate My Child? empowers parents to ask the same questions Dr. Diller poses in diagnosis and treatment: Have all non-drug approaches been tried? Is the diagnosis accurate? What's known (or unknown) about the recommended drug?
This book offers a warning that American children are receiving increased chemical treatment from psychiatrists and provides a primer on how to improve the emotional health of kids without drugs.
New in this edition: New chapters on Prescribing Safely and Ethically to Children and Adolescents, Pharmacogenetic Information for Common Psychotropic Drugs, and Aggression Management in Children and Adolescents Neuroscience-based ...
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