Practical pharmacotherapy in child psychiatry: an update

Abstract

SummaryPsychopharmacology is an increasingly important aspect of child and adolescent psychiatry. The evidence base for the psychopharmacological treatment of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive—compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing. This article presents a synthesis of the information from randomised controlled trials, meta-analyses and the UK NICE guidelines as an aid to practical psychopharmacology.