What are the advantages and disadvantages of prescribing antidepressants for use with children?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- Certain disorders, such as depression and anxiety disorders, can be treated successfully with drugs
- In some cases drugs provide the only relief for the child
- Little evidence for long-term effectiveness
- Impact on brain development is not known
- Inadequate testing for appropriate doses for children
- Some evidence links antidepressant medication with increased risk of suicide
You might also like to view...
What is the advantage of using an omnibus test over a T-test?
a. Increases Type I error b. Decreases Type I error c. Decreases Type II error d. Increases Type II error
Which is a commonly cited advantage of the extended family household?
a. Fewer mouths to feed b. Provides for shared responsibility for raising children c. Ensures more income for family d. Provides safe environment for gay/lesbian couple to raise a family