Psychopharmacology With Children and Adolescents
This discussion is designed to help you consider some of the issues you may want to address with a parent or guardian of a child or adolescent who is prescribed a psychotropic medication. To develop your response, review the readings and any other resources you have identified.What are some of the main things you would want to include in a conversation with the parents or guardians of a child or adolescent who is prescribed a psychotropic medication?What is important for you to know about the medication itself?When might it be necessary to consult with the prescribing doctor? How would you reach out to the doctor?
