Diagnosis and psychopharmacology of childhood and adolescent disorders

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    • Wiener, Jerry M.

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Diagnosis and psychopharmacology of childhood and adolescent disorders

edited by Jerry M. Wiener

(Wiley series in child and adolescent mental health)

Wiley, c1985

  • est.

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"A Wiley-Interscience publication."

Includes bibliographies and indexes

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Description

Clinicians research and scientists survey the current principles and practices of using psychoactive medication to treat childhood psychiatric disorders. Organized by DSM-III diagnostic categories, this second edition explores the clinical conditions that can be treated effectively by medication such as stimulants, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. In addition, it provides a review of recent literature in the field and surveys the adverse effects of psychoactive drugs.

Table of Contents

  • BASIC ISSUES: Historical Overview of Childhood and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
  • Developmental Considerations in Psychopharmacology: The Interaction of Drugs and Development
  • Methodological Assessment Issues in Pediatric Psychopharmacology
  • THE CLINICAL DISORDERS: Schizophrenic Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorders/Infantile Autism
  • Affective Disorders in Childhood Adolescence
  • Attention Deficit Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Tourette's Syndrome and Tic Disorders
  • Conduct Disorders
  • Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
  • Enuresis and Sleep Disorders.

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