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Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids

Deciding whether to give a child medication for an emotional or behavioral problem is a difficult choice. Parents wonder: Will it really help? How long will it be needed? Are there alternatives? What about side effects? Do news stories about FDA black box warnings trump the doctor?s assurances that medications are safe and effective? From noted Harvard psychiatrist Timothy E. Wilens, this bestselling guide has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to become active, informed managers of their children?s care. The newly updated third edition details the latest advances in treating.

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  • "Deciding whether to give a child medication for an emotional or behavioral problem is a difficult choice. Parents wonder: Will it really help? How long will it be needed? Are there alternatives? What about side effects? Do news stories about FDA black box warnings trump the doctor?s assurances that medications are safe and effective? From noted Harvard psychiatrist Timothy E. Wilens, this bestselling guide has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to become active, informed managers of their children?s care. The newly updated third edition details the latest advances in treating."@en
  • "Provides guidance for parents of children with emotional and behavioral problems on whether psychiatric drugs are the right treatment choice, discussing such problems as anxiety-related disorders, attentional disorders, autism, and schizophrenia; several types of medications; and alternatives to drugs."
  • ""Contains questions and answers that provide an overview of the issues involved in treating psychiatric problmes in children; features information about common emotional and behavioral disorders; and includes detailed descriptions of the major classes of medications used to treat psychiatric disorders in children.""
  • "When is psychiatric medication the right choice for kids? Which side effects may be cause for concern? Does medication affect kids' personalities? What are the alternatives? Can medication lead to drug abuse? Psychiatric medications are being used with increasing confidence to treat a variety of child and adolescent disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and Tourette syndrome. For parents, however, deciding whether to allow a child to take medication for an emotional or behavioral problem may be one of the toughest choices they will ever face. When a son or daughter needs help, parents need more than a brief medical consultation--and more than a prescription slip. This essential book provides the up-to-date information that will enable readers to fully understand what their child's doctor is recommending, and what their options are. With loads of real-life examples, answers to frequently asked questions, and helpful tables and charts, Harvard University researcher and practitioner Dr. Timothy Wilens explains which medications may be prescribed for children, and why; examines effects on children's health, emotions, and school performance; and helps readers become active, informed managers of their child's care."@en

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  • "Dang ni de hai zi xu yao jing shen yao wu zhi liao"
  • "Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids"
  • "Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids"@en
  • "當你的孩子需要精神藥物治療"
  • "Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids"@en

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