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Childhood Mental Health Disorders is a comprehensive report, based on a thorough review of the literature, on the current effective use, sequencing, comparative risks/benefits, and integration of psychotropic medications and psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents. Acknowledging the complexity of these disorders and the need to individualize treatment, the volume is intended as a basic yet comprehensive framework for mental health providers. The disorders addressed include attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism and schizophrenia, and others.

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• Foreword(p. vii)
• Preface(p. xi)
• Chapter 1 Introduction(p. 3)
• Chapter 2 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(p. 15)
• Chapter 3 Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders(p. 33)
• Chapter 4 Tourette's and Tic Disorders(p. 43)
• Chapter 5 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(p. 51)
• Chapter 6 Anxiety Disorders(p. 59)
• Chapter 7 Depressive Disorders and Suicidality(p. 69)
• Chapter 8 Bipolar Disorder(p. 87)
• Chapter 9 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders(p. 97)
• Chapter 10 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Retardation(p. 105)
• Chapter 11 Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa(p. 113)
• Chapter 12 Elimination Disorders(p. 121)
• Chapter 13 Future Directions and Implications(p. 129)
• References(p. 139)
• Author Index(p. 181)
• Subject Index(p. 191)
• About the Authors(p. 203)

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The American Psychological Association convened the Working Group on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents to provide readers with an excellent, well-organized, and timely book pertaining to psychiatric care of children and adolescents. This panel of nationally recognized experts (from child psychology, psychiatry, and pediatrics) thoroughly evaluates current evidenced-based research related to the efficacy of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of youth with psychiatric and/or behavioral problems. Childhood disorders of focus include attention deficit/hyperactivity; conduct, mood, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorders; schizophrenia; autism spectrum; anorexia and bulimia nervosa; and elimination difficulties. Tables throughout the book clearly summarize key information pertaining to the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, and combined treatment for each disorder. In addition, experts address significant issues of risk-benefit and (when data are available) the impact of gender and cultural differences. Importantly, authors highlight repeatedly the need for future research in psychiatric treatment in children. Another helpful feature of the book is its extensive reference list, which serves as a source for evaluated research. This well-written book is a much-needed resource. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Academicians, practitioners, and graduate students in mental health disciplines. M. C. Matteis Regis College