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Presentation: Age is not a factor when it comes to the emergence of mental disorders, yet there is little reliable data that addresses the use of psychiatric medication in children and adolescents. A few of the many possible headwinds associated with this include: Maturational and developmental issues regarding how young people respond to psychiatric medication; safety factors; sensitivity to side effects and the vulnerability of youth to diagnostic fads. This presentation will address the mental disorders that typically emerge during childhood and adolescence together with their medication management.
Objectives:
- Discuss the maturational and developmental issues regarding response to medication in youth.
- Examine the mental disorders that typically emerge during childhood and adolescence.
- Explore the symptoms to observe for; how to differentiate among disorders and medications employed for these disorders.