Child Psychopharmacology [Paperback]

B. Timothy Walsh (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0880488336 | ISBN-13: 978-0880488334 | Edition: 1

Child Psychopharmacology tackles the ongoing debate over the use of psychotropic medication on child and adolescent disorders. This book reviews the most up-to-date research on the topic and offers practical guidance for treating patients. Some points of interest in this volume include: -Discussion of exciting new evidence that OCD may be secondary to betahemolytic streptococcal infections. -Thorough coverage of both the benefits and side effects of antipsychotic medications including recent research on clozapine and olanzapine. -Thoughtful academic treatment of the effectiveness of antidepressant medications, such as fluxetine, for treating adolescent bulimia. In a field of study that is controversial and ever changing, Child Psychopharmacology is an invaluable reference. Covering both pharmacological and therapeutic treatment for young patients, this volume addresses these topics with thorough research and care.

Editorial Reviews

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"Divided into six chapters... each written by an expert in the field, the overall feel to this book is one of brevity and an emphasis on what we need to know in order to best inform clinical practice.... This book is an excellent, concise and just about up-to-date summary of the use of psychopharmacological agents in children. It provides precise guidelines for practice where they exist and cautions where knowledge is lacking. Its brevity means that it can be read in a few hours. It is an essential read for all psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists dealing with children and adolescents and the pediatricians and general practitioners who prescribe psychotropic drugs like methylphenidate or antidepressants to children."-- "Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine"

About the Author

B. Timothy Walsh, M.D., is William and Jay Ruane Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub; 1 edition (August 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880488336
• ISBN-13: 978-0880488334
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,925,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review from Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, August 5, 2002

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"Child Pyschopharmacology is a useful contribution to the current clinical research literature. It is suitable for trainess in psychiatry, child psychiatry subspecialty trainees, and general psychiatrists with an interest in this burgeoning field of practice."