ERIC Number: EJ833611
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 30
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4021
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The Use of Psychotropic Medication for Children in Foster Care
Crismon, M. Lynn; Argo, Tami
Child Welfare, v88 n1 p71-100 2009
The use of psychotropic medication for foster children is in itself not unique; however, these children are of particular interest because of the stress associated with their life situations. A thorough assessment of the child and family should occur before beginning these medications, and in general, they should only be used in the presence of a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, diagnosis of a mental disorder. Parents and caregivers need to be aware of principles of use, potential side effects, and monitoring parameters. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Caregivers, Foster Care, Children, Drug Therapy, Stress Variables, Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Evaluation, Preschool Children, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Aggression, Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity, Guidelines
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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