When Young Children Need Psychotropic Medications: How to Address ADHD, Anxiety, and Disruptive Behaviors

There are a number of highly effective, evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies used in young children. They are not always sufficient in addressing severe symptomatology with which preschoolers are struggling. Psychopharmacological approaches are then considered. Most medications in this patient population are off-label with limited data available. Head-to-head comparisons on medications vs psychotherapy or medications vs medication and psychotherapy is lacking. Culture and race are also important aspects that need to be taken into consideration when assessing for medication.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 4 Source Type: research