News tagged with psychotropic drugs

Research shows older Australians overprescribed psychotropic drugs

(Medical Xpress) -- University of Queensland researchers have called for urgent action following a study that reveals older Australians are being over prescribed psychotropic drugs, resulting in serious safety and cost concerns. ...

Medications Aug 19, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Symptomatic behaviour in childhood strongly predicts psychiatric treatment as a young adult

A survey on the mental health of eight-year-old children could help identify those individuals who are highly likely to require psychiatric treatment in their teens or early adulthood. There are, however, clear differences ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Apr 13, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0