Discussion:
Psychopharmacology with Children and Adolescents
Regarding the use of psychotropic medication on children and adolescents, who are still developing physically and cognitively.
1. Can you develop a reasoned argument in support of using psychotropic medications with children and adolescents. Please include the benefits to the child of supplementing this resource with counseling.
2. In addition can you develop a reasoned argument against the use of psychotropic medication with children and adolescents. Please include or identify at least one risk and negative side effect.
3. Lastly what is your position on the use of psychotropic medication with children and adolescents
APA guidelines and scholarly references.