Mental Health Medications for Children

This title is part of The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series

This indispensable primer is designed specifically for school psychologists and other members of the school-based treatment team, as well as child clinical psychologists. Concise yet comprehensive, the book provides vital information on psychotropic medications that are frequently prescribed to manage children’s behavior and enhance learning and academic performance. Effective guidelines are outlined for monitoring medication use, documenting beneficial effects as well as adverse side effects, and facilitating collaboration among health care providers, teachers, and parents. Reproducible appendicesare packed with tools for managing these essential tasks, all in a large-size format with lay-flat binding and permission to photocopy.