Pediatric and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

A concise practical text for pediatricians on all mental health disorders in children and adolescents.

Mental health disorders can be very difficult to diagnose and manage in children and teenagers, and these patients are often cared for by pediatricians, not psychiatrists. This book is written by expert child psychiatrists to guide pediatricians worldwide to make the right diagnosis and decide the best course of treatment.Current research indicates that up to ten percent of children suffer from mental health problems at some point before reaching adulthood. Complex diagnostic criteria and medication regimes can make these patients a challenge to manage. The chronic shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists has led to more and more cases being cared for by pediatricians and primary care practitioners. Patients may be on multiple medications of long duration, and reaching a decision to modify or cease treatment is often complicated. Pediatric and Adolescent Psychopharmacology: A Practical Manual for Pediatricians is written for all non-psychiatrists who find themselves caring for children and teenagers with mental health disorders. It gives clear, expert guidance on the complexities of diagnosis of mental health disorders and provides practical, accessible advice on the complex treatment options available for many disorders. This text will be an invaluable resource for all clinicians who encounter these vulnerable patients.