Mental health medications for children : a primer
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Mental health medications for children : a primer
（The Guilford practical intervention in the schools series）
Guilford Press, c2005
- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This indispensable 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 and permission to photocopy.
This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Table of 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
Glossary
Appendices
Appendix 1. Common Mental Health Medications for Children
Appendix 2. Event Observation Log
Appendix 3. Letter to Physician
Appendix 4. Ranking Problem Behaviors
Appendix 5. Proper Handling Procedures for Medications for Children
Appendix 6. Medication Initiation Form
Appendix 7. Authorization to Administer Medication
Appendix 8. Monthly Medication Log
Appendix 9. Medication Contract
Appendix 10. FDA Black Box Warnings for Antidepressants
Appendix 11. Behavior Observation Form 1: Event Recording
Appendix 12. Behavior Observation Form 2: Duration Recording
Appendix 13. Behavior Observation Form 3: Total Duration Recording
Appendix 14. Line Graph 1: Less Frequent Behaviors
Appendix 15. Line Graph 2: More Frequent Behaviors and Percentages
Appendix 16. Side Effects
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