Almost weekly, newspapers trumpet some new controversy over a psychiatric drug for children. Many doctors, let alone parents and clinicians, have trouble keeping the information straight. In this workshop, a physician who's also a family therapist will provide the most up-todate findings about the pros and cons of medications for children. Among the controversies examined will be reports of new dangers from Ritalin, the efficacy of antipsychotic or anticonvulsant medications with children and teens, and the reported risks of increased suicidality among kids on SSRIs. You'll leave with a balanced perspective on a range of medications and an understanding of how to be a more informed advocate for clients in the face of pressure from schools, doctors, and the pharmaceutical industry.