Concise guide to child & adolescent psychiatry

• Main Authors: Dulcan, Mina K. (Author), Ballard, Rachel 1964- (Author), Jha, Poonam 1973- (Author), Sadhu, Julie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Arlington, Virginia American Psychiatric Association Publishing 2018
• Edition: FIFTH EDITION
• Subjects: Mental Disorders > Handbook; Adolescent > Handbook; Child > Handbook
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Physical Description: xviii, 460 pages 16 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781615370788; 1615370781

Reorganized diagnostic chapters that reflect updates to DSM-5 Tables of selected diagnostic criteria from DSM-5 for quick reference Relevant treatment methods for each section on a specific disorder or clinical situation An informative chapter dedicated to pharmacological treatments -- from stimulant medications and antidepressants to antipsychotics and anticonvulsants Suggested additional readings for those interested in learning more about particular topics Recommended published and on-line information resources for parents An indispensable primer on child and adolescent psychiatry for medical and mental health students and clinical trainees, this guide also serves as an ideal, quick-reference update for practicing physicians, nurses, and advanced practice nurses. Complex theoretical notions, new research, and areas of controversy have been simplified in the interest of brevity and ease of reference, making this a useful resource for professionals in special education, child welfare, and juvenile justice, as well as parents