October 17, 2009

Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids

Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy E. Wilens (Guilford Press).

The "truth" from a member of the leading medication-for-kids group of proponents. Lots of facts including honest revelations about side effects but encumbered by a belief that psychiatric diagnosis in children can actually lead to useful decisions about treatment (in reality most clinicians use algorithms). Also a distressing "I'm the expert and I know" tone which some may find reassuring, but not me (see next review).

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