This book exposes the skyrocketing rate of antipsychotic drug prescriptions for children, identifies grave dangers when children's mental health care is driven by market forces, describes effective therapeutic care for children typically prescribed antipsychotics, and explains how to navigate a drug-fueled mental health system. Since 2001, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of antipsychotics to treat children for an ever-expanding list of symptoms. The prescription rate for toddlers, preschoolers, and middle-class children has doubled, while the prescribing rate for low-income children covered by Medicaid has quadrupled. In a majority of cases, these drugs are neither FDA-approved nor justified by research for the children's conditions. This book examines the reasons behind the explosion of antipsychotic drug prescriptions for children, spotlighting the historical and cultural factors as well as the role of the pharmaceutical industry in this trend; and discusses the ethical and legal responsibilities and ramifications for non-MDs-psychologists in particular-who work with children treated with antipsychotics. Contributors explain how the pharmaceutical industry has inserted itself into every step of medical education, rendering objectivity in the scientific understanding, use, and approvals of such drugs impossible. The text describes the relentless marketing behind the drug sales, even going as far as to provide coloring and picture books for children related to the drug at issue. Valuable information about legal recourse that families and therapists can take when their children or patients have been harmed by antipsychotic drugs and alternative approaches to working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges is also provided. A chapter on effective parenting coauthored by a leading parenting expert, Laura Berk Contributions by noted medical journalist Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an Epidemic Information on legal issues by Harvard-educated lawyer Jim Gottstein Insights from former pharmaceutical industry insider, Gwen Olsen An examination of community approaches to children's mental health care by internationally known psychologist Stuart Shanker

There may not be a cure for adolescence, but there are ways for parents of teens to survive these challenging years! Parenting expert Tom McMahon has gone straight to the source -- veteran moms and dads -- to try and solve the mysteries of raising a happy, healthy teenager. Gathered here are hundreds of practical, creative, and proven tips that cover all aspects of parenting a teen:

• Rules and Discipline -- Keep order while encouraging your child's independence, and pick your "battles" for what matters the most
• Talking and Listening -- Get to know when to sympathize, when to back off, and how to deal with your teen's inevitable moodiness
• School and Learning -- Free yourself from being the "homework cop," while nurturing both curiosity and enthusiasm
• Friendships and Relationships -- Use role-playing to handle peer pressure, and help nurture healthy relationships
• Drugs and Alcohol -- Pinpoint telltale signs of problems before they become serious, and stay involved by providing alternatives to parties with alcohol
• Responsibilities and Money -- Strike a balance between chores and allowance, and make part-time jobs an introduction to money management
• Self-Esteem and Values -- Enhance your teen's exposure to role models who will strengthen character and boost self-confidence.

Whatever the situation, Teen Tips is full of down-to-earth, inventive advice. It's an indispensable guide to navigating the teen years -- and making the journey as rewarding for the parent as it is for the aspiring young adult.

is a history-breaking book. This important book contains autobiographies of seven Korean youth in the United States, with differing immigration experiences. This book provides important primary source documentation for Korean history, Immigration history, US history, Ethnic history, and Asian-American studies. No serious college library can go without this important book. Furthermore, this book will be a valuable addition to local and regional libraries with patrons interested in the American immigration experience and Asian-American studies. The editor of the book is Francis Won, who is currently at Hackensack Christian School in Bergen County, New Jersey. His father is the only Korean Episcopalian priest in the whole state of New Jersey. Contributors to this book have been identified as future leaders of the Korean people. Many of the contributing authors are intricately connected to Korean leadership in politics, business, banking, academics, and foreign policy. Praise for the book: "I highly recommend this book and hope that this story along with other stories in this monumentally important book of Korean youth voices would inspire many to find hope and courage in their struggles in life." Rev. Joseph S. Pae, Canon Pastor, Cathedral of the Incarnation, New York "I am pleased to celebrate the publication of this important book, which is monumentally important for Korean Studies at the university level as well as for understanding Koreans at the popular level." President Bae-Yong Lee of Ehwa Women's University in South Korea "I highly recommend." Jung-Ho Chang, President, Korea Daily Sports Newspaper, South Korea "Congratulations " President Soo-Sung Lee of Seoul National University, South Korea

ABOUT THE BOOK: It seemed nothing Tracy did for her son would work-testing, counseling, medication, therapy-and violent meltdowns were a daily occurrence. She agonized over What is next? What is to become of my beautiful son? Tracy's struggles were long and hard, but with a mother's determination, a supportive family, and God's love and intervention, she found strength, endurance, and unexpected open doors. To the Land of the Lost is a mom's gripping, true story account of the trials faced while parenting a child who has Asperger's syndrome. The story is gut wrenching and heartbreaking, while at the same time loving, uplifting, encouraging, and inspirational. To the Land of the Lost is a must read for any parent, caregiver, teacher, or friend of someone living with an autism spectrum disorder. **** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracy M. Maguire lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her three children: Graham, Sophie, and James. Her eldest son, Graham, now almost 19 years old, has Asperger's syndrome. Tracy is passionate about encouraging parents who are raising a child with Asperger's and giving them hope in what can often feel like a hopeless situation.

The mental well-being of children and adults is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, knows why. And he knows what we can do.

Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University’s Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an emotion scientist, he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults – a blueprint for understanding our emotions and using them wisely so that they help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being. The core of his approach is a legacy from his childhood, from an astute uncle who gave him permission to feel. He was the first adult who managed to see Marc, listen to him, and recognize the suffering, bullying, and abuse he’d endured. And that was the beginning of Marc’s awareness that what he was going through was temporary. He wasn’t alone, he wasn’t stuck on a timeline, and he wasn’t “wrong” to feel scared, isolated, and angry. Now, best of all, he could do something about it.

In the decades since, Marc has led large research teams and raised tens of millions of dollars to investigate the roots of emotional well-being. His prescription for healthy children (and their parents, teachers, and schools) is a system called RULER, a high-impact and fast-effect approach to understanding and mastering emotions that has already transformed the thousands of schools that have adopted it. RULER has been proven to reduce stress and burnout, improve school climate, and enhance academic achievement. This book is the culmination of Marc’s development of RULER and his way to share the strategies and skills with readers around the world. It is tested, and it works.

This book combines rigor, science, passion and inspiration in equal parts. Too many children and adults are suffering; they are ashamed of their feelings and emotionally unskilled, but they don’t have to be. Marc Brackett’s life mission is to reverse this course, and this book can show you how.

I have been blessed to share Cori's journey through life. I have also discovered that life isn't short of resources; it is about the opportunities that we have been given. I have found that life begins at the end of your comfort zone, and doing things that used to be "outside the box" challenges the opinions of one's single-minded beliefs. You would think that by surviving with limitations, you're grounded or destined to only live life within your abilities and not beyond. Do not allow your restrictions to be an excuse to ground you. Do not accept that you can only live a certain life. Cori has taught me to think of a life without boundaries. Allow the sunshine to bring warmth upon your face and smile at those who are inexperienced or misguided to the fact that you are significant-challenged, but just as important. Being impaired and nonverbal does not define your life. It's the life that was given; this is who you are, and this is who we remain. We hope that you will perceive our journey as encouragement and inspiration, to live outside the box with no boundaries and to have faith in yourself and be certain of change. I feel that life just falls into place, since real life's destiny is not of our own choosing. The true measure of a person's strength is how we continue to exist when that moment does arrive. This is our journey we share with you to learn there are no limits to the life of experience a cerebral palsy child can have.

Ever since the killings at Columbine High School created a renewed focus on the problems of adolescent aggression, professionals in education, criminal justice, and social services have been seeking ways to curb its rising tide. This volume examines adolescent aggression from many perspectives--biological, psychological, and social--and analyzes some of the contributing factors to this growing problem. Written by internationally recognized experts in adolescent psychology, this book not only covers the causes of teen violence but, more important, offers solutions. McCarthy, Hutz, and their contributors reveal the precursors to violent behavior, and provide strategies for working with adolescents to prevent future violence. The symptoms and strategies are described clearly in a way that can be understood and adapted by parents, schools, social service agencies, and criminal justice institutions. Topics include: substance abuse; suicide and self-harm; sexual aggression; anger management and impulse control; gang violence; school violence; bullying; resilience; and increasing critical thinking skills. This book is a must-read for anyone who lives, works, or comes in contact with youth.

" ...I've tried my best and it's not good enough. We can't afford the school that you appear to not give a damn about... So...it leaves me with no other alternative." My mom paused waiting for her comments to sink in. What did that mean? I finally had the courage to look up at her. "You are going to go live with your Aunt Sydney." "What? In Las Vegas?" People make mistakes and Kris is learning the hard way when one mistake leads to her life being upturned. She is forced to move with her aunt in Las Vegas right when things with her best friend Jimmy were starting to get interesting. She finds that making friends in Vegas might be easier than she thought especially when they're attractive. Throughout the story Kris struggles with family crises. She thought she knew enough about family and love but life is full of surprises.

Every teenager rebels against authority at some point--talks back, breaks curfew, or disobeys. But literally millions of teens take their rebellion to a point where it disrupts their families and endangers their own futures or even their lives. If one of these teens is yours, you've probably lived through years of conflicting advice and pat solutions that don't last. Finally, this breakthrough guide from a master therapist will show you the seven steps to positive, permanent change for you and your teenager:

1. Learn the real reasons for teen misbehavior.
2. Make an ironclad contract to stop that behavior.
3. Troubleshoot future problems.
4. End button-pushing.
5. Stop the "seven aces" -- from disrespect to threats of violence.
6. Mobilize outside help.
7. Reclaim lost love within the family.

Clear, compassionate, and packed with real-life solutions to real-life problems, this book gives parents the tools they need to turn their families' lives around for good.

Mika is a nine-year-old girl that sees the world differently than anyone else. Even though she is going through what every girl may one-day face, fighting with her best friend and feeling like an outcast, she is not like every other girl. Her mother, Ava and brother, Javi stand by her side while Mika struggles endlessly to feel normal, when instead she must embrace her uniqueness. Children with Down syndrome, like Mika, are angels that help us see the world with our hearts, instead of our eyes.