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Atypical and typical antipsychotics in the schools
Author(s) -
Noggle Chad A.,
Dean Raymond S.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/pits.20427
Subject(s) - psychology , antipsychotic , psychiatry , anorexia nervosa , atypical antipsychotic , popularity , population , clinical psychology , eating disorders , bipolar disorder , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , medicine , lithium (medication) , social psychology , environmental health
The use of antipsychotic medications within the school‐age population is rapidly increasing. Although typical antipsychotics may be used in rare cases, this influx is largely secondary to the availability of the atypical antipsychotics. Reduction of possible adverse effects and increased efficacy represent the primary basis for the atypical antipsychotics' popularity over traditional agents. Although these agents, as their name suggests, are most commonly used to alleviate positive, as well as some negative, symptoms of psychotic manifestations, empirical evidence has suggested their efficacy in the treatment of other presentations. These include bipolar disorder, Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other disruptive behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, anorexia nervosa, and tic disorders. Discussion of antipsychotic agents and their use in these presentations is offered. Information on positive and negative outcomes, including school impact, is provided. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.