Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition

Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 9781462519859
ISBN-13 : 1462519857
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Book Synopsis Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition by : Timothy E. Wilens

Download or read book Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition written by Timothy E. Wilens and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When a child is struggling with an emotional or behavioral problem, parents face many difficult decisions. Is medication the right choice? What about side effects? How long will medication be needed? In this authoritative guide, leading child psychiatrists Drs. Timothy Wilens and Paul Hammerness explain the nuts and bolts of psychiatric medications--from how they work and potential risks to their impact on a child's emotions, school performance, personality, and health. Extensively revised to include the latest information about medications and their uses, the fourth edition is even more accessible, and includes pullouts, bulleted lists, and "take home points" highlighting critical facts. In addition to parents, this is an ideal reference for teachers and other school professionals"--


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