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Deprescribing of psychotropic medication in children and youth
Worldwide, approximately 12% of youth aged 5-24 years have at least one mental health diagnosis, how will the deprescribing of psychotropic medication in children and youth make a change?
Rational use of psychotropic medications in youth
This article examines a holistic approach to youth mental health care and discusses the concept of ‘deprescribing’ as a systematic method for assessing the necessity and risks associated with the continued use of medication.
Challenges in diagnosing and treating ADHD
Professor Deborah Winders Davis from the University of Louisville School of Medicine outlines the challenges in diagnosing and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The Child and Adolescent Health Research Design and Support (CAHRDS) Unit
Its mission is to improve effectiveness, quality, safety, and delivery of health care and promote optimal health for all children in Kentucky through the application of Pediatric Health Services Research.
