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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Contents
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Signs and Symptoms
The Evaluation
The Diagnosis
Treatment
Chapter 2 - What's in a Name?
The Characters
The FDA
Generics
Chapter 3 - The Brain
A Little History
The Big Picture
The Neuron
Neurotransmitters and Receptor Sites
How Psychiatric Medicines Work
The Specific Neurotransmitters
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
Acetylcholine
Histamine
Glutamate
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
Chapter 4 - The Life Cycle of a Medicine
Absorption and Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination
Chapter 5 - Deciding to Use a Medicine
Measuring Benefit
Evaluating Risk
Chapter 6 - The Stimulants and Other Medicines for ADHD
What Is ADHD?
The Treatment of ADHD
Behavioral Methods
Medicine
The Stimulants
How the Stimulants Work
Clinical Indications of the Stimulants
Using the Stimulants
Use in Special Groups
Side Effects of the Stimulants
Contraindications to Using Stimulants
Drug Interactions
Methods of Delivering the Stimulants
Specific Stimulants
Atomoxetine
How Atomoxetine Works
Clinical Indications of Atomoxetine
Using Atomoxetine
Side Effects of Atomoxetine
Drug Interactions
Alpha Agonists: Guanfacine and Clonidine
How Alpha Agonists Work
Clinical Indications of the Alpha Agonists
Using the Alpha Agonists
Side Effects of the Alpha Agonists
Drug Interactions
Bupropion
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Modafinil
Case Examples
Chapter 7 - Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medicines
How Antidepressants Work
Clinical Indications of the Antidepressants
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Using Antidepressants
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Side Effects of the Antidepressants
The SSRIs and SNRIs
Additional Considerations
Specific SSRIs and SNRIs and Novel Antidepressants
SSRIs
SNRIs
Other Antidepressants
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Benzodiazepines
Buspirone
Case Examples
Chapter 8 - Antipsychotic Medicines
How Antipsychotics Work
First- versus Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Clinical Indications of the Antipsychotics
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Tic Disorders
Special Groups: Young Children
Using Antipsychotics
Side Effects of Antipsychotics
The First- and Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Specific Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Specific First-Generation Antipsychotics
Case Examples
Chapter 9 - Mood Stabilizers
Clarifying Terms
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
Treatment Model of Bipolar Disorder
How Mood Stabilizers Work
Clinical Indications of Mood Stabilizers
The Acute Treatment of Mania
The Acute Treatment of Bipolar Depression
The Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
The Treatment of Mixed States and Rapid Cycling
Treating Bipolar Disorder
The Mood Stabilizers
Lithium
Divalproex
Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Topiramate
Oxcarbazepine
Gabapentin
Case Examples
Chapter 10 - Sleep Disorders and Medicines
Sleep Architecture
Sleep Disorders
Dyssomnias
Parasomnias
Enuresis
Psychiatric Disorders
Sleep Evaluation
Sleep Hygiene and Behavioral Interventions
Sleep Medicines
Antihistamines
Melatonin
Benzodiazepines
Other Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Alpha Agonists
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Trazodone
Mirtazapine
Quetiapine
Other Medicines
Case Examples
Chapter 11 - Pharmacotherapy of Miscellaneous Disorders and Conditions
Trichotillomania
Selective Mutism
Eating Disorders
PANDAS
Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Asperger's Disorder
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding
Case Examples
Chapter 12 - Alternative Medicines and Treatments
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
Evening Primrose Oil
St. John's Wort
Kava
Gingko Biloba
Caffeine
EEG Biofeedback
Placebo
Chapter 13 - Nonpsychiatric Medicines with Psychiatric Effects
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Steroids
Birth Control Pills
Chapter 14 - Talking with…
The Parents
The Child
The Therapist
The Teacher
The School Mental Health Staff
The School Nurse
The Pediatrician or Family Practitioner
Chapter 15 - Evaluating Risks and Benefits: Problems and Pitfalls
Overestimating Benefits
Underestimating Benefits
Overestimating Risks
Underestimating Risks
Chapter 16 - Are Psychiatric Medicines Over- or Underprescribed?
First, Some Ground Rules
Now, a Bit of Data
Why the Increased Use of Medicine?
Too Much or Not Enough?
Helpful Websites and Books
References
Index
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