Importance Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly prevalent in
adolescents and often persists into adulthood, most studies about treatment were performed …

Despite a lack of recent progress in the treatment of schizophrenia, our understanding of its
genetic and environmental causes has considerably improved, and their relationship to …

The objective of this study was to assess international trends in antipsychotic use, using a
standardised methodology. A repeated cross-sectional design was applied to data extracts …

Importance Antipsychotics are used increasingly in youth for nonpsychotic and off-label
indications, but cardiometabolic adverse effects and (especially) type 2 diabetes mellitus …

Benzodiazepines are a highly prevalent class of drugs utilized worldwide. They have been
used as antidepressants and tranquilizers while also possessing the capability to induce …

Importance Access to appropriate prescription medications, use of inappropriate or
ineffective treatments, and adverse drug events are public health concerns among US …

Objective: Aggressive behavior is among the most common reasons for referral to
psychiatric clinics and confers significant burden on individuals. Aggression remains poorly …

Importance Children and youths who are prescribed antipsychotic medications have
multiple, potentially fatal, dose-related cardiovascular, metabolic, and other adverse events …

Background Adolescent major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant health problem,
associated with substantial morbidity, cost, and mortality. Depression is a significant risk …

Although antisocial personality disorder (APD) is one of the most researched personality
disorders, it is still surprisingly resistant to treatment. This lack of clinical progress may be …