Should We Medicate Kids?
Parents across the country are asking this question. Many voices are attempting to answer, but often the answers are misleading. Spokespersons from the entertainment industry, government, and other venues that don’t have the experience or knowledge are voicing their opinions.
Parents want the answers to other questions also:
- Should we medicate kids?
- How do these medications work?
- What are the long-term side effects?
- Are we drugging kids to control them?
- Why is my teen angry?
- How safe are antidepressants?
- Are we diagnosing ADHD too frequently?
- Will my child outgrow ADHD?
- Do medications lead to future drug abuse?
- What new medications are being developed?
Dr. Herbert Wagemaker, M.D., attempts to answer these questions and others in his new book, “Psychiatric Medications and Our Children: A Parent’s Guide.” Dr. Wagemaker (read intro.) speaks as a clinician, teacher, and researcher with 35 years of experience in the field. His book goes into how the brain works and what goes wrong with it. He also discusses the causes of these illnesses and how they are treated. The book is written in a format that a layperson can understand and relate to.
Parents are ultimately responsible for the care of their children. To do this, they must be informed. Dr. Wagemaker gives them the information they need to make informed choices about the treatment of their children.
"Finally, a book about complicated medical problems, which is readable for regular folks. Dr. Herb Wagemaker puts complex research studies, understanding about psychiatric illness, and up-to-date information about medicines in a common sense format. Straight talk about tough issues and practical advice on treatment is Dr. Wagemaker's approach in this useful guide to parents. If your child might be in need of a drug therapy or if you want more knowledge about psychiatry in children... do read this book!"
Steven Lippmann, M.D.
Louisville, KY
Schizophrenia Package