Medicating Foster Care Children with Psychotropic Drugs - An Examination (Hardcover, New)

Foster children, often being removed from neglectful or abusive homes, are one of the country's most vulnerable populations. With the often traumatic circumstances that define their early lives, it is no wonder studies show their tendency for more mental health conditions than other children. Facing these and other significant challenges surrounding foster care programs, state authorities, caseworkers, and parents, are given few options on appropriate treatments. These options often include prescribing heavy-duty psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants and, in some cases, even antipsychotics -- drugs which have little research available supporting their use in children. This book examines the practice of medicating America's foster children with a focus on the financial and societal costs.

General

Imprint:	nova science publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	July 2012
Editors:	Robert L. Ray • Mackenzie A. Watkins
Dimensions:	155 x 230 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	118
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-61942-889-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the mentally ill Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > Adoption & fostering
LSN:	1-61942-889-X
Barcode:	9781619428898

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