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
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A) antipsychotic medication. B) cognitive behavioural therapy. C) a combination of antipsychotic medication and cognitive behavioural therapy. D) either antipsychotic medication or cognitive behavioural therapy.
What percentage of siblings of children with dyslexia also have dyslexia?
a. 25 percent c. 35 percent b. 30 percent d. 40 percent
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a. Elderly b. Gay men c. Black professionals d. Feminists