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Use of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents (December) | 2010

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Management of Antipsychotic Induced Weight Gain

December 1, 2010

Antipsychotics are effective at many things, including inducing weight gain. Read More

Combined Oral Contraceptives: A General Overview

December 1, 2010

Given the teratogenicity of certain psychiatric drugs like mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, it is logical and responsible to offer contraception to patients for whom these drugs are prescribed. However, actually doing so can be complicated. Read More

Side Effects of Antipsychotics in Children

December 1, 2010

At a certain point [in my research career], with all the children and adolescents who were being prescribed psychiatric medications, I thought that the adverse effects of antipsychotics in this young patient population were worth examining. Read More

TV, Video Games, And Attention Problems

December 1, 2010

Researchers have often found an association between television viewing and higher rates of attention problems over time, though not all studies have supported this link. Read More

Learning Objectives, Use of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents, CCPR, December 2010

December 1, 2010

After reading these articles, you should be able to… Read More

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