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Pharmacotherapy of Disruptive Behavior in Mentally Retarded Subjects: A Review of the Current Literature
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Hassler, Frank; Reis, Olaf – Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2010
The review presented here describes the state of the art of pharmacological treatment of aggression in subjects with mental retardation (MR) summing up results for both, children and adults. In general, psychopharmacological treatment of disruptive behavior in individuals with MR is similar to the treatment in subjects without MR. Compared to…
Descriptors: Stimulants, Behavior Problems, Self Destructive Behavior, Mental Retardation
Towards Defining Adequate Lithium Trials for Individuals with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness.
Pary, Robert J. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1991
Use of lithium with mentally retarded individuals with psychiatric conditions and/or behavior disturbances is discussed. The paper describes components of an adequate clinical trial and reviews case studies and double-blind cases. The paper concludes that aggression is the best indicator for lithium use, and reviews treatment parameters and…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Drug Therapy, Emotional Disturbances
The Use of Psychotropic Medication for People with Severe Disabilities and Challenging Behavior: Current Status and Future Directions.
Kennedy, Craig H.; Meyer, Kim A. – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1998
This article reviews basic literature on behavioral pharmacology and integrates these findings with existing applied research regarding psychotropic medication. Suggestions are provided for improving research practices, increasing the diversity of people in decision-making regarding medication use, and developing consumer-friendly strategies for…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy versus Pharmacotherapy: Now That the Jury's Returned Its Verdict, It's Time to Present the Rest of the Evidence.
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Jacobson, Neil S.; Hollon, Steven D. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996
Analysis suggests pharmacotherapy is superior to cognitive-behavior therapy in the treatment of severely depressed outpatients in the National Institute of Mental Health Treatment of Depression Collaborative Research Program (TDCRP). This finding is neither robust across TDCRP sites nor consistent with findings from other studies. Argues that…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling
Science Is Not a Trial (But It Can Sometimes Be a Tribulation).
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Elkin, Irene; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996
Addresses a few of the most important issues raised by N. S. Jacobson and S. D. Hollon and by D. F. Klein about the findings of the National Institute of Mental Health Treatment of Depression Collaborative Research Program (TDCRP). Presents conclusions regarding these issues. Makes recommendations for new areas of investigation using the TDCRP…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling
Treatment of Panic Disorder: A Clinical Update.
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Beamish, Patricia M.; Belcastro, Amy L.; Granello, Darcy Haag – 2001
This article presents specific, practical information to guide mental health counselors in treating individuals who meet the criteria for panic disorder. It delineates the specific strategies identified in the research literature for use by mental health counselors. Full resolution of panic attacks by one form of treatment may not always be…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring