Practical pharmacotherapy in child psychiatry: An update
Brown R., James A.
Psychopharmacology is an increasingly important aspect of child and adolescent psychiatry. The evidence base for the psychopharmacological treatment of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing. This article presents a synthesis of the information from randomised controlled trials, metaanalyses and the UK NICE guidelines as an aid to practical psychopharmacology.