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About the Author |
| John Preston, Psy.D., ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and the author of fourteen books. He is professor of psychology at the Sacramento, CA, campus of Alliant International University and has served on the faculty of the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He has lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He is the recipient of the Mental Health Association President's award for contributions to the mental health profession.
John H. O'Neal, MD, has been a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice since 1977. He is a past chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Sutter Community Hospital in Sacramento, CA. He is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and a fellow of the APA. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. He received a master's of education degree in clinical psychology from Harvard University.
Mary C. Talaga, R.Ph., Ph.D., is pharmacy services manager at the Kaiser South Sacramento Medical Center. She has been a pharmacist for over twenty-five years, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy. She has held a number of management, patient care, and drug utilization positions throughout her career. Her current projects include development of collaborative care models for the treatment of depression in primary care. |
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Summary
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple is the only resource parents and professionals need to consult for the most up-to-date information on medications for the treatment of children and teens suffering from psychological disorders.
Fully revised and updated, this second edition offers new research and information on psychoactive medications for autism, ADHD, child-onset bipolar disorder, and a variety of other common psychological conditions. 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
- Help for monitoring, evaluating, and following up with patients
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