17. The symptoms of PBD are largely a result of iatrogenic effects and side effects of psychostimulant medications.
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The use of psychopharmacology in children has been debated several times over the past few years. This presentation will highlight the issue in an effort to determine whether or not it is necessary in the treatment of children. I will also be discussing some alternatives that have been proven to be effective.
Mr. Brown states that medication often results in increased attentiveness and decreased impulsivity and over activity. It decreases inappropriate behavior but it does not decrease inappropriate behavior without additional intervention.
This article discusses a strong support system as an alternative to psychopharmacology.
This study found that the criteria for diagnosis of ADHD varies across the US, with potential over-diagnosis and overtreatment.
This article gives us an idea of which childhood disorders are prevalent.
This article was in favor of psychopharmacology in the treatment of some childhood disorders.
This article expresses concern about children being overmedicated, but these medications are useful when a child really needs them.
The conclusion is that the increase in diagnoses is primarily to the effects of psychostimulant medications. Basically, it’s saying that certain meds are causing children to have symptoms of PBD.
Ethics is very important in psychology. This article discusses some of the challenges faced by mental health care providers in prescribing or researching the use of drugs in preschoolers.
This article also stresses the importance of pediatric nurse practitioners to understand the pharmacological interactions and safety in the treatment of children.
There was a substantial increase in use of antipsychotics for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and affective disorders.
This research is very important because parents and pediatricians need to know that children are commonly misdiagnosed and inappropriately medicated. This will encourage them to be more cautious in their diagnosis.