TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Understanding chronic aggression and its treatment in children and adolescents
JO  - Current psychiatry reports
A1  - Magalotti, Selena R.
A1  - Neudecker, Mandy
A1  - Zaraa, Solomon G.
A1  - McVoy, Molly K.
SP  - e123
EP  - e123
VL  - 21
IS  - 12
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1523-3812
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11920-019-1105-1
ID  - ref1
ER  -