Continuing Education for Psychologists

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY MADE SIMPLE
4th Edition

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 fourth edition offers updated DSM-V definitions, new information regarding teen use of antidepressants and suicidality, information on 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 up-to-date information on child and adolescent medications and treatment.

John Preston, Psy.D, is professor emeritus with Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA and is the author of 21 books. He is recipient of the President's Award from the Mental Health Association and Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Award from the California Psychologial Association. John H. O'Neal is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, self-help organizations, and the public. Mary C. Talaga, RPh, Ph.D, has been a pharmacist for over 30 years with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and pharmacy administration. Drs. Preston, O'Neal and Talaga are coauthors of Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology, also in this catalog.

Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Made Simple is an outstanding contribution for the non-pharmacist health professional. The chapters are clear, practical, concise, and authored by pharmacists, physicians, and behavioral health experts with current knowledge and valuable insights for health professionals working in medical, dental, and behavioral health settings.
--William Gordon, PhD, president of the Institute for Brain Potential

This is a great handbook that is up-to-date and very clearly written. The short chapters and multiple tables make it extremely easy to use. I find it ideal when I need quick access to information on the latest psychopharmaceuticals for kids.
--Daniel Carlat, MD, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, and publisher of The Carlat Psychiatry Report