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.
Moore, Bret A.: - Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a prescribing psychologist and board-certified clinical psychologist in San Antonio, TX. His primary specialties include clinical psychopharmacology, psychological trauma, and post-traumatic growth. In addition to maintaining an active practice in clinical psychopharmacology over the past fifteen years, he has designed and taught courses in clinical psychopharmacology, clinical medicine, and military psychology for the University of Missouri, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Moore has authored and edited twenty-four books, dozens of book chapters, and over one hundred peer-reviewed and professional articles.
O'Neal, John H.: - John H. O'Neal, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who began a private practice in 1977. He is past chief of the department of psychiatry at Sutter Community Hospital in Sacramento, CA, and was an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the UC Davis School of Medicine. He is a distinguished fellow of the APA. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. O'Neal received his master's in clinical psychology from Harvard University, and doctor of medicine from the University of Washington.
Preston, John D.: - John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, (1950-2020), was a licensed psychologist, and author or coauthor of twenty books. He was professor emeritus of psychology at Alliant International University, and served on the faculty of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Preston lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He was a recipient of the Mental Health Association's President's Award for contributions to the mental health professions, and was a fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Talaga, Mary C.: - Mary C. Talaga, RPh, PhD, has been a pharmacist since 1977, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and pharmacy administration. She has extensive experience in health care, and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Over her career, she has contributed to the development of best practice guidelines, and has promoted collaborative care models. She has provided training and mentoring to health care professionals, and education to patients and consumers.
