Authors: John Preston, Mary C. Talaga, John H. O'Neal
This short and easy-to-understand book offers all the information you need about the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and adolescent
psychological disorders. The book is organized by disorders most commonly encountered in
young people, like ADD, depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, learning disorders, and
psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder. Each chapter includes diagnosis criteria for each problem, treatment indications and contraindications, and notes for monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up care. The book identifies popular classes of drugs by brand and generic names, and provides fact sheets that therapists can…
I found this book to be extremely helpful in understanding the possible medications that may be prescribed to treat different childhood disorders. As a therapist, I appreciate the layout of possible…
