American Psychological Association practice guidelines for psychopharmacology: Ethical practice considerations for psychologists involving psychotropic use with children and adolescents

Objectives This study discusses the implications of the American Psychological Association’s 2011 Practice Guidelines for Pharmacology as they apply to psychologists working with juvenile clients. Special considerations apply due to concerns about the developmental side effects that occur when psych...

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Published in:Journal of clinical psychology 2019-03, Vol.75 (3), p.344-363
Main Authors: Goldberg, Susan G., Wagner, Kathryn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescence
child clinical psychology
ethics
Minors
prescriptive authority
Psychologists
Psychopharmacology
Psychotropic drugs
Teenagers
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Summary:Objectives This study discusses the implications of the American Psychological Association’s 2011 Practice Guidelines for Pharmacology as they apply to psychologists working with juvenile clients. Special considerations apply due to concerns about the developmental side effects that occur when psychotropic medications are prescribed to children and adolescents. Methods or Design This study provides recommendations for implementing each of the Practice Guidelines. Constructive criticism of the Practice Guidelines is also discussed with the aim of improving service delivery. Results This study provides specific recommendations for psychologists regarding obtaining adequate knowledge about psychopharmacology to inform clients or consult with physicians. Suggestions are made for continuing education requirements for psychologists who work with juveniles. Conclusions Recommendations are made for psychologists working with juveniles to increase their knowledge of psychotropic medications for a more ethical and informed voice regarding the prescribing of such medications.
ISSN:0021-9762
1097-4679
DOI:10.1002/jclp.22705