Clinical Manual of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

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Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
1 Developmental Aspects of Pediatric Psychopharmacology
	Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism
	Pharmacodynamics
	Efficacy
	Safety
	Ethical Aspects
	Regulatory Aspects
	Conclusion
2 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
	Diagnosis
	Treatment
	Role of Nonstimulant Medication in the Treatment of ADHD
	Monitoring Treatment
	Choice of Medication
	Conclusion
3 Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Aggression
	Epidemiology
	Differential Diagnosis
	Course and Outcome
	Rationale and Justification for Psychopharmacological Treatment
	Review of Treatment Studies
	Safety Issues
	Practical Management Strategies
	Conclusion
4 Anxiety Disorders
	Epidemiology
	Course and Outcome
	Rationale and Justification for Psychopharmacological Treatment
	Medications for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders: Review of Treatment Studies
	Safety Issues
	Practical Management Strategies: Treatment Approaches, Algorithms, and Guidelines
	Conclusion
5 Major Depressive Disorder
	Assessment of Treatment Response
	Treatment Phases
	Treatment of MDD With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Other Novel Antidepressants
	Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder Subtypes and Bipolar Depression
	Treatment of Comorbid Conditions and Suicidality
	Continuation Therapy
	Maintenance Therapy
6 Bipolar Disorders
	Treatment of Acute Manic or Mixed States
	Maintenance Therapy
	Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Depression
	Combination Pharmacotherapy
	Conclusion
7 Autism Spectrum Disorder
	Atypical Antipsychotics
	Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
	Psychostimulants
	Other Drug Treatments for ADHD
	Mood Stabilizers
	Cholinesterase Inhibitors
	Glutamatergic Agents
	Other Compounds
	Safety Issues
	Practical Management Strategies
8 Tic Disorders
	Epidemiology
	Diagnosis and Assessment
	Treatment of Tics in Children With Tourette\'s Disorder
	Comorbid Illnesses With Tics or Tourette\'s Disorder
	Conclusion
9 Early-Onset Schizophrenia and Psychotic Illnesses
	History and Classification of Psychosis in Children
	Epidemiology
	Course and Outcome
	Rationale for Psychopharmacological Treatment
	Pharmacotherapy
	Treatment of Comorbid Conditions
	Treatment of Side Effects
	Early Intervention Studies
	Conclusion
10 Eating Disorders
	Anorexia Nervosa
	Bulimia Nervosa
	Binge-Eating Disorder
	Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
	Pica
	Rumination Disorder
	Conclusion
Index
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