20.3 issues in treatment of dysregulation in children and adolescents

Agitation, irritability, explosive outbursts, and aggression frequently characterize children who are coming to care and are one of the most common reasons for admission to inpatient treatment. Persistent outbursts of dysregulated emotion may lead to a disabling condition for children and adolescents. Care providers have limited access to evidence-based models of care and too few guidelines on the treatment of dysregulation, aggression, and violence. This presentation will update practitioners on the perspective of the Presidential Task Force on the current state of knowledge regarding treatment approaches and the need for improved treatment options.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 20 Source Type: research