Trauma Exposure in Migrant Children
Trauma exposure significantly impacts sleep in children. Nightmares are common. Evidence-based therapies are superior to medications but may not always be available in acute settings. No FDA-approved medications exist for the treatment of trauma-related sleep disturbances in youth. The evidence-base for the use of medications is largely based on case reports, retrospective chart reviews, clinical opinion, and adult studies. This evidence is reviewed for a number of medications, including prazosin, trazodone, alpha-2 agonists, quetiapine, and others.
Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Beverly J. Bryant Source Type: research
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