▪ Classification and Assessment PRINCIPLES OF CLASSIFICATION Classification helps us be better observers and formulate hypotheses and principles. Shared approaches to classification help us communicate more effectively and develop better…
▪ Normal Child Development Development occurs throughout the life cycle, and although we frequently focus on some particular aspect of development (cognitive, motor, and so on), in reality, developmental processes…
▪ An Introduction to Child Psychiatry: History, Theory, and Methods HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES The field of child mental health in general and child psychiatry in particular is a relatively recent one….
Herbals and Dietary Supplements General Considerations Herbal agents are considered food supplements, and safety, optimal dosing, and efficacy do not have to be established. As herbal agents are not subject…
Suicide Assessment and Management Suicide Risk Factors Demographic Findings on History Examination Findings Protective Male gender White Single/not married Age Homosexual/bisexual orientation Unemployed History of present illness Presence of suicidal…
Physical Health Monitoring for Psychotropic Medications Mood Stabilizers Lithium Test Baseline Weekly for 4 Weeks Monthly for 3 Months Quarterly Yearly When Symptoms Arise Special Considerations Pregnancy test X X…
Drug-Induced Neurological Syndromes Characteristic Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Central Anticholinergic Syndrome Serotonin Syndrome Malignant/Lethal Catatonia Malignant Hyperthermia Risk factors Rapid increases and high doses of antipsychotic medication IM antipsychotic use…
Drug Overdose General Considerations Important to recognize overdose, but overdose is properly treated in the emergency department by a medical team. Because several drugs are slowly absorbed, the minimal time…
Use of Psychotropics in Breastfeeding General Principles Perform a thorough evaluation, including maternal psychiatric history. Perform risk-benefit analysis (of mother and infant) to determine need for medication, keeping in mind…
Psychotropic Management in Pregnancy Critical Phases in Normal Development Risk of termination if toxicity occurs prior to implantation. Prior to placenta formation, developing embryo likely not exposed to drugs. Weeks…
