Mental Health Medications for Children
A Primer
Ronald T. Brown, Laura Arnstein Carpenter, and Emily Simerly
2. The Importance of School Personnel on the Treatment Team
3. Classifications of Psychotropic Medications
4. Child Psychiatric Disorders and Psychotropic Medications
5. Medication Effectiveness and Side Effects
6. Conclusion
Glossary
Appendices
Appendix 1. Common Mental Health Medications for Children
Appendix 2. Event Observation Log
Appendix 3. Letter to Physician
Appendix 4. Ranking Problem Behaviors
Appendix 5. Proper Handling Procedures for Medications for Children
Appendix 6. Medication Initiation Form
Appendix 7. Authorization to Administer Medication
Appendix 8. Monthly Medication Log
Appendix 9. Medication Contract
Appendix 10. FDA Black Box Warnings for Antidepressants
Appendix 11. Behavior Observation Form 1: Event Recording
Appendix 12. Behavior Observation Form 2: Duration Recording
Appendix 13. Behavior Observation Form 3: Total Duration Recording
Appendix 14. Line Graph 1: Less Frequent Behaviors
Appendix 15. Line Graph 2: More Frequent Behaviors and Percentages
Appendix 16. Side Effects