Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Third Edition - Softcover

Wilens, Timothy E.; Hammerness, Paul G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593858426 ISBN 13: 9781593858421

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

"Dr. Wilens has done it again! This authoritative resource is particularly timely - the topic of medications for kids is increasingly in the news, but it can be hard for parents to find the unbiased, clear, and thoughtful information they need when making decisions about their own child's care. I highly recommend this practical book." - Joseph Biederman, Chief, Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA

"A godsend for parents looking for answers. Wilens takes the mystery out of medication." - Time

"A helpful aid for parents to better inform themselves about childhood psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications. The book contains a wealth of information useful to parents and practitioners." - Journal of Psychological Medicine

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1593858426
• ISBN 13: 9781593858421
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 325