Abstract
This article serves as an introduction to a Special Issue focused on the use of psychotropic medication with children and youth identified with psychiatric disorders and emotional and behavioral disturbance. In this editorial, we provide a brief summary of why research examining psychotropic medication use for children and youth is increasingly important and a brief background on what research to date has identified. We also provide a brief description of the manuscripts selected for inclusion in this Special Issue.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 613-616 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Child and Family Studies |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Patterns and correlates of psychotropic medication use
- Policies
- Psychotropic medication
- Youth with emotional and behavioral disorders
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Life-span and Life-course Studies