Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple [Paperback]

John D. Preston Psy D ABPP (Author), John O'neal (Author), Mary C. Talaga (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010 | ISBN-10: 1572247037 | ISBN-13: 978-1572247031 | Edition: 2 Rev Upd

Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple is the only resource parents and professionals need to consult for the most up-to-date information on medications for the treatment of children and teens suffering from psychological disorders.

Fully revised and updated, this second edition offers new research and information on psychoactive medications for autism, ADHD, child-onset bipolar disorder, and a variety of other common psychological conditions. 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
• Help for monitoring, evaluating, and following up with patients

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This second edition of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Made Simple offers all the information parents and medical professionals need about the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders, including new information on medications, autism treatment, and child-onset bipolar disorder.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 2 Rev Upd edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572247037
• ISBN-13: 978-1572247031
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Preston, Psy.D is professor emeritus with Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA and formerly with the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and the Professional School of Psychology, San Francisco. He is the author of 21 books covering topics such as: psychopharmacology, neurobiology, psychotherapy, spirituality and emotional healing. His books have been translated into 14 foreign languages. He is the author of "Drugs in Psychiatry" chapter in the "Encyclopedia Americana". Dr. Preston has presented over 500 invited talks during the past 25 years, speaking in the USA, Canada, Europe, Africa and Russia.
His strength is presenting complex information in an easy to understand way.
He is recipient of the "President's Award" from the Mental Health Association and "Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Award" from the California Psychological Association.

On a personal note, like other fellow human beings I have encountered significant emotional tragedies in my life, and hope that my books can make a difference in the lives of professionals as well as those who also suffer the difficulties of navigating through difficult times and emotional illnesses.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful reference, April 18, 2011

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This review is from: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple (Paperback)

I've practiced adult psychiatry for several years but picked this up when I took a contract working with adolescents. It's a good refresher on starting doses and typical dose ranges for children. I don't look at it much anymore but for the first few weeks working with kids I used it a fair amount when trying to decide what doses to start with. I can imagine it would be a useful resource for primary care providers trying to treat children with mental illness.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, realistic and compassionate, May 10, 2010

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M. M. Maaga (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple (Paperback)

This relatively short book is refreshing in its straightforward discussion of psychiatric medication for children and teens. The authors strongly urge psychotherapy for the majority of young people who experience emotional suffering. At the same time they describe state of the art drug treatments in a balanced fashion...both benefits and limitations. The book is filled with useful charts regarding medications (side effects, doses, etc.) and also important information on diagnosis. Also addressed are those important recent controversies about possible increases in suicidality in young people who are treated with antidepressants and rights of those seeking treatment with an emphasis on empowering consumers. It is a book both for professionals and parents.

This book is informative, written in plain English, realistic in its balanced apporoach and compassionate toward both patients and their parents struggling with their children's psychological pain.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Godsend for parents with kids on psych drugs, June 9, 2010

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Jessica De Ryk (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple (Paperback)

As a parent of a child who suffers from depression, this book has been so helpful. It's about psychiatric meds but it also talks about the importance of psychotherapy, patient's rights, common worries (e.g. suicide), medication options and straightforward information about medication side effects. It is also short and to the point and written in plain English. My child matters to me and this book has been so helpful.