Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids - Couverture souple

Wilens, Timothy E.; Hammerness, Paul G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1593858426 ISBN 13 : 9781593858421

Editeur : Guilford Publications, 2008

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Deciding whether to give a child medication for an emotional or behavioral problem is a difficult choice. Parents wonder: Will it really help? How long will it be needed? Are there alternatives? What about side effects? Do news stories about FDA black box warnings trump the doctor's assurances that medications are safe and effective? From noted Harvard psychiatrist Timothy E. Wilens, this bestselling guide has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to become active, informed managers of their children's care. The newly updated third edition details the latest advances in treating specific disorders and offers up-to-date answers to parents' frequently asked questions. Dr. Wilens covers how medications work; their impact on kids' emotions, personality, school performance, and health; the risks and benefits of widely used antidepressants; and much more. The book features new recommendations on treatments for bipolar disorder and ADHD—two illnesses where significant progress has recently been made.

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, where he is currently Director of Adolescent Substance Abuse Services. Board certified in child, adolescent, adult, and addiction psychiatry, Dr. Wilens is a leading researcher and publishes widely on child and adolescent psychiatric issues.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Guilford Publications
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1593858426
• ISBN 13: 9781593858421
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 325