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Mental Health Medications for Children

A Primer
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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 with lay-flat binding and permission to photocopy.
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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