Child and adolescent clinical psychopharmacology made simple
By: John Preston, Mary Talaga, and John O'Neal.
Contributors: Talaga, Mary C.; O'Neal, John H.
Publisher: New Harbinger; New Harbinger Publications
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Oakland, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 137
Subjects: Pediatric psychopharmacology.; Adolescent psychopharmacology.; Mental Disorders -- drug therapy -- Adolescent.; Mental Disorders -- drug therapy -- Child.; Psychotropic Drugs -- therapeutic use -- Adolescent.; Psychotropic Drugs -- therapeutic use -- Child.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Diagnostic issues; title: Challenges in the diagnosis of childhood and adolescent-onset psychiatric disorders; title: The importance of early detection and treatment; title: Reducing suffering; title: Minimizing the adverse impact of psychiatric conditions on social and academic development; title: Preventing progressive psychological and neurobiologic impairment; title: Attitudes and realities regarding medication treatment; title: Addressing parents' concerns; title: Impact of the media and pharmaceutical company marketing; title: Limitations imposed by managed care; title: Collaborating with child psychiatrists and pediatricians; title: Psychopharmacology; title: Limitations regarding research with children; title: Drug administration, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacologic effects (e.g., understanding side effects and drug interactions); title: Drug dependency versus addiction; title: Overview of classes of drugs; title: ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder); title: Depression; title: Bipolar disorder; title: Anxiety disorders; title: Psychotic disorders; title: Pervasive developmental disorders (Asperger's, autism); title: Miscellaneous; title: Tic disorders (including Tourette's disorder); title: Conduct disorder; title: Enuresis; title: Substance abuse.