Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology: A Comprehensive Guide

Expertly authored by M.D. Molly McVoy, M.D., Ph.D. Stepanova, Ekaterina, and M.D. Robert L. Findling, this fourth edition of the Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals working with pediatric patients.

The Importance of Specialized Considerations in Pediatric Psychopharmacology

When it comes to prescribing psychotropic agents to children and adolescents, it’s essential to move beyond simply extrapolating data from adults. Developing bodies and brains require unique consideration, making this manual a crucial tool for clinicians.

A Comprehensive Review of Evidence-Based Information and Best Practices

This updated edition provides a succinct yet thorough review of the most recent evidence-based information and data-driven best treatment practices in child and adolescent psychiatry. Organized by DSM-5-TR diagnosis, the manual offers an exhaustive analysis of the use of drugs in nine disorder categories, including:

• Depressive disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Eating disorders
• Early schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses

Practical Resources for Clinicians

Each chapter includes comprehensive medication tables that allow easy reference of dosing, side effects, and tips for management. Additionally, key points summaries provide clinicians with the most essential information at their fingertips.

This indispensable desktop reference is ideal for clinical psychiatrists, medical students on psychiatry rotation, advanced practice providers, and pediatricians. With its depth of information and practical resources, readers will benefit from this comprehensive guide to pediatric psychopharmacology.

Product Details

Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc
Edition: 4th edition
Publication Date: July 27, 2023
Language: English
Pages: 502
ISBN-10: 1615374892
ISBN-13: 978-1615374892