Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple

by John D. Preston PsyD, ABPP, John H. O'Neal MD, Mary C. Talaga RPh, PhD, Bret A. Moore PsyD, ABPP

Overview

A classic in its field, 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 and updated fourth edition offers new information on sleep disorders, sleep medication, and substance abuse. You’ll also find up-to-date DSM-5 definitions, information regarding teen use of antidepressants and suicidality, 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 recent information on child and adolescent medications and treatment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684035120
Publisher:	New Harbinger Publications
Publication date:	01/02/2021
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, (1950-2020), was a licensed psychologist, and author or coauthor of twenty books. He was professor emeritus of psychology at Alliant International University, and served on the faculty of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Preston lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He was a recipient of the Mental Health Association’s President’s Award for contributions to the mental health professions, and was a fellow of the American Psychological Association.


John H. O’Neal, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in private practice since 1977. He is past chief of the department of psychiatry at Sutter Community Hospital in Sacramento, CA. He is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the UC Davis School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. O’Neal received his master’s in clinical psychology from Harvard University, and doctor of medicine from the University of Washington.


Mary C. Talaga, RPh, PhD, has been a pharmacist for thirty-nine years, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and pharmacy administration. She has extensive experience in health care, and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Over her career, she has contributed to the development of best practice guidelines, and has promoted collaborative care models. She has provided training and mentoring to health care professionals, and education to patients and consumers.


Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical and prescribing psychologist in San Antonio, TX. Over the past twelve years, he has taught graduate-level courses in clinical psychopharmacology for multiple universities and colleges. He is the recipient of the Educator of the Year award from the American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy, and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction: Sharing Our Concerns: For H+ealth Care Providers, Parents, and Patients 1

1 Issues in Psychopharmacological Treatment of Children and Adolescents 3

2 Depression 15

3 Bipolar Disorder 33

4 Anxiety Disorders 57

5 Psychotic Disorders 69

6 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 83

7 Autism Spectrum Disorder 99

8 Sleep Disorders 109

9 Miscellaneous Disorders 119

10 Over-the-Counter Medications and Dietary

Supplements 133

Appendix: Patient and Caregiver Information Sheets on Psychiatric Medications 141

References 167

Index 185

Interviews

Preston lives in Shingle Springs, CA; Moore lives in San Antonio, TX; O’Neal lives in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area; Talaga lives in Fair Oaks, CA.

Editorial Reviews

Child and Adolescent PsychopharmacologyMade 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

William Gordon

This book offers a clear review of the medications used to treat the most common psychiatric conditions in children. The ample use of tables and boxes makes information such as dosing and common side effects readily accessible. Additional information about over-the-counter agents and dietary supplements—as well as patient information sheets about specific classes of medications—provides an added benefit of great practical value to both parents and early career professionals.”
—Jacobus Donders, PhD, ABPP, chief psychologist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and coeditor of Clinical Neuropsychology Study Guide and Board Review

Jacobus Donders

This book is remarkable in its ability to communicate essential, factual, and practical information in a concise and easily readable manner. Each chapter manages to succinctly provide the reader with information about diagnostic considerations, clinical signs and symptoms of the disorder, and the most effective and up-to-date approaches to treatment. I would recommend this book for students, professionals, individuals who live with the disorders, and their families/caregivers.”
—Joseph E. Comaty, PhD, MP, clinical psychologist, medical psychologist (Louisiana), and coauthor of Julien’s Primer of Drug Action

Joseph E. Comaty

This well-written and easy-to-read book puts at your fingertips a quick reference for those who diagnose and treat children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders.  Outside of the basics, it provides the reader with a sense that the authors, outside of being experts, treat patients in their own practices and live by what they teach in their writing of this book.”
—Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, author of Practical Psychopharmacology, and professor and interim chair of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University

Thomas L. Schwartz

The fourth edition of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple presents pediatric disorders and their treatments in a highly readable and well-organized style. Not only are agents formally approved for pediatric use covered, but so are the many drugs frequently prescribed ‘off-label.’ Numerous tips are also included on how pediatric management both overlaps and differs from adults. A must-read for those learning to treat children and adolescents.”
—Stephen Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc, professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Riverside; honorary fellow of the University of Cambridge; and author of more than 500 scientific papers and sixty books on psychiatry and psychopharmacology

Stephen Stahl

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

Daniel Carlat

Child and Adolescent PsychopharmacologyMade 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

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