Psychiatric Medications & Children:
What Parents Want To Know
May, 31st, 2008 10am-11am
Psychiatric medications are becoming increasingly common in today’s culture, even among children. As a result, it’s important for parents and anyone who works with children to understand when medications may be helpful- or harmful- to kids.
You are invited to this FREE presentation to hear Dr. Monique Masse, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, discuss:
- Pros and cons of medicating children
- The most common conditions for which medication is prescribed to children
- The most commonly prescribed medications for children
- How to determine whether or not your child would benefit from medication
- How to keep children safe from medications in the home
- How to monitor your child’s medication to ensure it is working the way it should
- How and when to stop your child’s medication
Presenter: Dr. Monique Masse is a child and adult psychiatrist in private practice since 1998. A graduate of UC Berkeley, she went to medical school at UC Davis, and completed her child and adolescent fellowship at UC San Diego. She also received pediatric training at North Shore University Hospital in Manhassett, as well as psychiatric training at New York Hospital Cornell. Because of her education and experience in both medicine and psychotherapy, she is uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat a wide range of mental health and medical issues.
Where: San Diego Center for Play Therapy in Rancho Bernardo (directions can be found at www.sdplay.org on the contact us page)
When: Saturday, May 31, 10 to 11am
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: To San Diego Center for Play Therapy at (858) 675-9600 ext. 1 or to awickstrom@sdplay.org to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
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