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. Reviews "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 "An informative guidebook... The author's straight talk about medications will help parents become 'informed collaborators' in their child's psychiatric care." - Publishers Weekly "Parents considering psychiatric medication treatment for their son or daughter often face a bewildering array of conflicting information/m-/and misinformation/m-/from family, friends, and media. Dr. Wilens, a top-notch psychopharmacologist, provides detailed, clearly understandable, research-based guidance on the pros and cons of various treatment options. Invaluable!" - Thomas E. Brown, Associate Director, Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders, Yale University School of Medicine, USA "The title says it all. Dr. Wilens arms parents with the knowledge they need to understand the risks, benefits, and role of psychiatric medications for children, and enables them to make informed decisions. He is wonderfully successful in combining his expertise and clinical experience into a practical resource for parents." - Christopher J. Kratochvil, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA |
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