Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids - Couverture rigide

Wilens, Timothy E.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 159385031X ISBN 13 : 9781593850319

Editeur : Guilford Publications, 2004

Synopsis

Book by Wilens MD Timothy E

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Updating and expanding his popular guide, Dr. Timothy Wilens provides essential advice for parents facing tough choices about whether or not to give a child medication for emotional or behavioural problems. Packed with frequently asked questions, examples, and charts, the book explains which medications are prescribed for kids and why; their effects on health, emotions, and school performance; what parents can do to maximize their benefits; and when to consider other treatments instead.

Revised edition coverage includes:
* new ways of dealing with side effects and protecting kids' safety
* advances in treating specific disorders
* new and longer-acting medications that make administration easier
* emerging research on long-term benefits and risks
* tips for saving money on prescriptions
* legislative and health care changes that affect children's treatment.

Biographie de l'auteur

Timothy E. Wilens, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, specializes in pediatric and adult psychopharmacology in his clinical work at Massachusetts General Hospital. Board certified in child, adolescent, adult, and addiction psychiatry, Dr. Wilens has researched and published widely on psychiatric medications and their uses.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Guilford Publications
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 159385031X
• ISBN 13: 9781593850319
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 310