Pediatric psychopharmacology for primary care / Mark A. Riddle, MD ; contributing editors: Rebecca A. Baum, FAAP, Chiar [and eight others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riddle, Mark A.

Contributor:

Frosch, Emily, editor.

Baum, Rebecca A., editor.

dosReis, Susan, editor.

Foy, Jane Meschan, editor.

Green, Cori M., editor.

Huffman, Lynne C., editor.

Pruitt, David, editor.

Reeves, Gloria M., editor.

Wissow, Lawrence S., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pediatric psychopharmacology.

Pediatric pharmacology.

Mental Disorders--drug therapy.

Psychotropic Drugs--administration & dosage.

Medical Subjects:

Mental Disorders--drug therapy.

Psychotropic Drugs--administration & dosage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 232 pages)

Edition:

3rd edition.

Place of Publication:

Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2021.

Summary:

Completely updated and revised, the third edition provides primary care physicians with practice-tested, condition-specific treatment recommendations for various childhood mental disorders. Obtain clear guidance on dosing, monitoring, and potential adverse reactions of psychotropic medications for treatment of common psychiatric disorders and mental health or behavioral problems in children and adolescents.

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: Before Prescribing

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Chapter 2. Conceptual Framework for Prescribing Psychotropic Medications

Chapter 3. Making a Diagnosis

Chapter 4. Laying the Groundwork

Part 2: Group 1 Medications for Specific Diagnoses: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression

Chapter 5. Group 1 Medications for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Chapter 6. Group 1 Medications for Anxiety and Depression

Part 3: Group 2 and Group 3 Medications

Chapter 7. Group 2 Medications: FDA-Approved Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers

Chapter 8. Group 3 Medications: Others Commonly Prescribed

Part 4: After Prescribing: Midcourse Corrections

Chapter 9. Fine Tuning Treatment

Chapter 10. Managing Treatment Impasses

Appendix A. Assessment and Symptom Monitoring Tools

Appendix B. Resources for Clinicians

Appendix C. Training Resources for Clinicians

Appendix D. Quality Ratings for Psychotherapies and Efficacy Data for Medications

Appendix E. Resources for Caregivers

Appendix F. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Complete Criteria of Select Diagnoses.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781610025478

1610025474

OCLC:

1272998282