@article{ref1,
title="Understanding chronic aggression and its treatment in children and adolescents",
journal="Current psychiatry reports",
year="2019",
author="Magalotti, Selena R. and Neudecker, Mandy and Zaraa, Solomon G. and McVoy, Molly K.",
volume="21",
number="12",
pages="e123-e123",
abstract="PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Youth aggression is common and has a significant burden on individuals, families, and society. However, its treatment is often a challenge for clinicians. Thus, this review will examine the current understanding of youth aggression, conceptualize aggression as a symptom rather than its own disorder, and provide an overview of treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS: Youth aggression is associated with complex genetic, neurobiological, and environmental risks. Prevention strategies are of the utmost importance for at-risk families and youth. Psychosocial interventions are the first line treatment. But if not fully effective, then pharmacologic interventions-including psychostimulants, alpha-2 agonists, atomoxetine, and risperidone-have shown benefits. Other medications, such as SSRIs, can be useful in certain scenarios. It is important to conceptualize youth aggression as being a trans-diagnostic symptom in psychopathology. Determining the underlying cause of aggression will help to guide treatment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1523-3812",
doi="10.1007/s11920-019-1105-1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11920-019-1105-1"
}