Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Primary Care Clinicians

Confidently prescribe, monitor, and manage medications for childhood mental health disorders.

• Rationale for use
• Evidence supporting efficacy and safety
• Initial dosing and subsequent adjustments
• Measuring therapeutic success
• When to consult or refer

Group 2: Medications FDA-approved for youth, typically prescribed by specialists but often monitored in the primary care setting:  antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and sleep aids. To support primary care clinician’s collaborative role, usage rationales, efficacy data, and adverse effect profiles are specified for all of these agents.



Group 3: Medications not FDA-approved for youth that primary care clinicians will likely encounter. To support primary care clinician’s collaborative role, efficacy data and adverse effect profiles are specified for these agents.



Proven, practice-focused guidance

Hands-on help spanning the therapeutic process:

• Assessing for common disorders
• Assessing for psychiatric comorbidities
• Identifying medication needs
• Informed consent
• Monitoring patient progress
• Managing side effects
• Managing multiple medications
• Stopping or changing medications