Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents, an Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America (The Clinics: Internal Medicine)

In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Adelaide S. Robb, Khushbu Gandhi, and Faith R. Kelley bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents. Top experts discuss key issues regarding the use of antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia and psychosis, ASD and ID, tics and Tourette syndrome, and more, considering both their effective use as well as their significant risks and the need for careful prescribing, informed consent, and regular monitoring. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including eating disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD and disruptive disorders, monitoring and SE management; PTSD and other trauma disorders; psychosis and substance use; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on antipsychotics in children and adolescents, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.