Mental Health Medications for Children

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