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NAMI Report: Children & Psychiatric Medications
On June 9, 2004, the task force of experts and stakeholders, established in 2003 by NAMIs Policy Research Institute (NPRI), released a report addressing issues related to the use of psychotropic medications for children and adolescents. The report...(Continue Reading)
Treatment Side-Effects-Weight Gain/Loss
About weight gain or loss as a side-effect of psychotropic medication. Which drugs cause this side-effect and how to cope with the weight changes....(Continue Reading)
New Mexico Allows Psychologists to Prescribe
The state of New Mexico is the first in the U.S. to allow specially-trained psychologists to prescribe medications....(Continue Reading)
Bipolar Medications and Heatstroke
Many medications prescribed for bipolar disorder and other conditions can make a person more susceptible to heatstroke and sunburn. In Part 1 the authors discuss heatstroke and medications in depth, along with prevention and treatment....(Continue Reading)
Medications for Children
Children with mental illnesses need medications too, but prescribing for a child with bipolar disorder (manic depression) is difficult. Many psychotropic drugs have not been tested or approved for children. There are also issues with administration a...(Continue Reading)
Depression in Women - Treatment Safety During Pregnancy
Information about the safety of psychotropic medications during pregnancy and lactation....(Continue Reading)
Medication Risks During Pregnancy
Although data accumulated over the last 30 years suggest that some medications may be used safely during pregnancy, knowledge regarding the risks of prenatal exposure to psychotropic medications is incomplete. All medications diffuse readily across t...(Continue Reading)
New Legislation To Limit Schools Recommending Medication
Connecticut passes law prohibiting school personnel from recommending a student be placed on medication for ADHD....(Continue Reading)
Information About the Most Common Psychiatric Medications, Listed Alphabetically
A-Z List of the most commonly used psychotropic medications....(Continue Reading)
ADHD Happenings
ADHD Happenings...(Continue Reading)
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