Chubinsky P, Hojman H. Psychodynamic perspectives on psychotropic medications for children and adolescents.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2013;
22:351-66. [PMID:
23538017 DOI:
10.1016/j.chc.2012.12.004]
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Abstract
Recent trends in pediatric psychopharmacology have resulted in advances in treatment but also an overly optimistic and, at times, simplistic extension of pediatric psychopharmacology practice. Concerns about these changes in the field are discussed. The authors outline how understanding the meaning of medications to all those involved in the prescribing process can help integrate our thinking about this complex interaction with patients and their families.
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