“Finally!! This is the book I wish I had when we first considered medication for my daughter with autism. Parents shouldn’t need a medical degree to understand their child’s medical options. And now they don’t!”
A simple guidebook, cowritten by three doctors, to answer all the questions caregivers have about medicating their children for mental illness.
For parents and caregivers, considering psychiatric medications for your child can be scary and overwhelming as they weigh the risks and benefits. A Parent’s Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids boils down the process of evaluating children and deciding whether to use medication, and then explores different classes of medications in detail, from the side effects to ongoing monitoring. Three child psychiatrists from New York’s Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Alexander Kolevzon, MD; Robert Jaffe, MD; and Pilar Trelles, MD, combine their years of research and experience to deliver a straightforward, accessible Q&A guidebook for parents and caregivers.
Whether you are considering medications for ADHD, anxiety, depression, or autism, this guide empowers you to ask your provider all the tough questions to ensure you are comfortable and confident in your journey of exploring psychiatric medications for your child.
“When looking for trustworthy information on psychiatric medications for their children, parents often have to wade through stigmatized views, advice from well-wishers, and direct-to-consumer advertising. Bucking this trend, A Parent's Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids provides a new resource that is as approachable as it is comprehensive, as compassionate as it is evidence-based—in short, a book full of light, in a space so often consumed by heat.”
