This book offers a warning that American children are receiving increased chemical treatment from psychiatrists and provides a primer on how to improve the emotional health of kids without drugs.
· Rich use of case examples and clear explanations facilitates in-depth explorations of the most common pediatric "diagnoses," detailing why these are specious conditions.
· A recommended readings section guides parents and caregivers to helpful resources.
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Between 1994 and 2003, a 40-fold increase of bipolar diagnoses occurred among youth ages 0 to 19. Likewise, it has been estimated that up to 10 percent of American children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, although there is neither a medical test for ADHD, nor proof that it has any biological component. Does the increasing frequency of these diagnoses amount to nothing more than an "unholy alliance" between psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry?
Elizabeth E. Root, M.S.W, M.S. Ed., is a licensed clinical social worker, now retired, whose employment spanned five counties of upstate New York.
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