Completely updated and revised, the second edition provides primary care physicians with practice-tested, condition-specific treatment recommendations for various childhood mental disorders. Obtain clear guidance on dosing, monitoring, and potential adverse reactions of psychotropic medications for treatment of common psychiatric disorders and mental health or behavioral problems in children and adolescents.

This simple, systematic approach defines discrete levels of psychotropics and spells out group-specific roles and responsibilities in accord with AAP policies. Plus, an included digital tool offers instant access to authoritative answers on specific conditions and medications.

Topics include

Conceptual framework for prescribing psychotropic drugs
Medications for specific diagnoses: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
US Food and Drug Administration-Approved antipsychotics and mood stabilizers and all other medications
What to do when treatment is unsuccessful