Citation

Bassarath L. Can. J. Psychiatry 2003; 48(6): 367-373.

Affiliation

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 250 College Street, Suite 307, Toronto, ON M5T 1R8.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Canadian Psychiatric Association, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12894610

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To review studies of psychopharmacological management of aggression in common childhood psychiatric disorders. METHOD: Using OVID software, we searched Medline for studies that were undertaken in the last 30 years. Controlled and uncontrolled data are summarized for each condition. RESULTS: A paucity of evidence-based information currently exists. Even so, specific indications from the existing literature can be suggested for several classes of psychotropics, particularly in conduct disorder (CD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, and other conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians can use findings from reviewed controlled and, where necessary, uncontrolled studies to inform pharmacologic practice. This review offers suggestions for future research directions that will aid clinical practice.

Language: en