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Author Brown, Ronald T.

Title Mental health medications for children : a primer / Ronald T. Brown, Laura Arnstein Carpenter, and Emily Simerly
Published New York : Guilford Press, [2005]
©2005

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 MELB  615.78083 Bro/Mhm  AVAILABLE
Description xiii, 130 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Series Guilford practical intervention in the schools series
Guilford practical intervention in the schools series.
Contents 1. Overview and pediatric psychopharmacology practices -- 2. The importance of school personnel on the treatment team -- 3. Classifications of psychotropic medications -- 4. Child psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications -- 5. Medication effectiveness and side effects -- 6. Conclusion -- App. 1. Common mental health medications for children -- App. 2. Event observation log -- App. 3. Letter to physician -- App. 4. Ranking problem behaviors -- App. 5. Proper handling procedures for medications for children -- App. 6. Medication initiation form -- App. 7. Authorization to administer medication -- App. 8. Monthly medication log -- App. 9. Medication contract -- App. 10. FDA black box warnings for antidepressants -- App. 11. Behavior observation form 1 : event recording -- App. 12. Behavior observation form 2 : duration recording -- App. 13. Behavior observation form 3 : total duration recording -- App. 14. Line graph 1 : less frequent behaviors
App. 15. Line graph 2 : more frequent behaviors and percentages -- App. 16. Side effects
Summary "This primer is designed specifically for school psychologists and other members of the school-based treatment team, as well as child clinical psychologists. Concise yet comprehensive, the book provides vital information on psychotropic medications that are frequently prescribed to manage children's behavior and enhance learning and academic performance. Effective guidelines are outlined for monitoring medication use, documenting beneficial effects as well as adverse side effects, and facilitating collaboration among health care providers, teachers, and parents. Reproducible appendices are packed with tools for managing these essential tasks, all in a large-size format with lay-flat binding and permission to photocopy."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Pediatric psychopharmacology.
Author Carpenter, Laura Arnstein.
Simerly, Emily.
LC no. 2005001601
ISBN 1593852029