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Pediatric Psychopharmacology

         The Facts and
    Why it Can Save Our Kids


           Armeta Dastyar
           Priya Mathews
Introduction
• Pediatric Psychopharmacology
  refers to the study of
  interaction of drugs with the
  body and its behavioral effects
  in children [1]

• First reports of psychotropic
  drug use in adolescents in the
  1930’s by Charles Bradley [2]
History of Pediatric Psychopharmacology
• 1997- FDA Moderation Act gave incentives for pediatric
  research on already adult-approved medications [3]
• 2002- Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act- an
  extensive process for studying medications in pediatric
  populations [3]
• 2003- Pediatric Research Equity Act authorized FDA to
  require drug manufacturers to conduct pediatric
  studies [3]
• With these regulations  consumers and medical
  providers have a fairly large database for using these
  psychotropic medications in children
What’s the Controversy About?
                   • Supporters claim that the use of
                     psychotropic drugs can help manage
                     pediatric disorders where behavioral
                     or psychosocial interventions alone
                     cannot. Also, it is important to
                     prevent these children from harming
                     themselves or others.

• Opponents claim that many of these
  drugs have not been extensively
  tested for children and that long term
  effects are still unknown. They
  believe that we are overmedicating
  our children.
Evaluations Required
      • Are kids simply being put on
        numerous drugs without a
        second thought? [4]
      • Extensive physical and
        psychiatric evaluations in a
        variety of settings are required:
         –   Physical examination
         –   Structured interview
         –   Behavioral rating scales
         –   Direct observations of behavior
         –   Standardized measures of
             performance
Different Classes of Drugs
• Doctors strive to find the safest and most
  effective medication for every individual child.
• Each class of drugs has a different way of
  functioning in the body [4]:
    •   Stimulants
    •   Anti-depressants
    •   Anti-psychotics
    •   Mood Stabilizers/Anti-Convulsants
    •   Anxiolytics and Sedatives
Stimulants
• Centrally and peripherally enhance both
  dopaminergic and noradrenergic transmission to
  improve cognitive and behavioral functioning [2]
• Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Dextroamphetamine
  (Focalin), Pemoline (Cylert), Amphetamine-
  dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
• Are the most prescribed psychotropic agents
• Most commonly used with ADHD [5]
• Over 200 controlled studies have shown that
  stimulant medications are safe and effective [2]
Anti-Depressants
• Act on central pre- and post-synaptic receptors 
  affect neurotransmitter release and uptake (i.e.
  serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine) [2]
• 4 main sub-classes: monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  (MAOIs), tricyclic (TCAs), selective serotonin uptake
  inhibitors (SSRIs), atypical anti-depressants
• Of these, SSRIs are the most frequently prescribed (i.e.
  Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil)
• Mostly used for major depressive disorder, but also for:
  OCD, insomnia, ADHD, anxiety disorders [4]
Anti-Psychotics
• Effectively treat psychosis, including
  hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, severe
  agitation [4]
   – Thought to be related to dopamine antagonist
     properties
• 2 main classes: traditional and atypical
• Common anti-psychotics: Olanzapine (Zyprexa),
  Clozapine (Clorzaril), Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
• Mostly used for schizophrenia, but also for
  psychotic depression, mania, autism spectrum
  disorders, severe aggressive behaviors [15]
Mood Stabilizers/Anti-Convulsants
• Act through a variety of mechanisms affecting
  intracellular processes- still being researched
• 3 most commonly used: lithium, valproate, and
  carbamazepine [2]
• Lithium is only FDA approved drug for pediatric
  bipolar disorder [4]
   – Also used to improve aggressive
     behavior and conduct disorder
• Valproate effectively treats mania
  in adults and possibly children
Anxiolytics and Sedatives
• Relatively less evidence compared to the other
  categories of medication, but still used with pediatric
  medications [2]
• Benzodiazepines have been used for anxiety (GAD) and
  panic disorders [15]
• Buspirone, TCA’s, SSRIs, Beta
  Blockers, and Îą-2a agonists [4]
• Need for more research with
  children, so not as frequently
  used
Miscellaneous
• Atomoxetine (Strattera)- nonstimulant drug that
  was approved for ADHD treatment [9]
  – Thought to inhibit norepinephrine receptors
• Clonidine- α-adrenergic agonist used especially
  for tics and sometimes ADHD and anxiety
  disorders [13]
  – Reduces sympathetic
    outflow directly at the
    brain stem  therapeutic
    effects
Disorders that All Show Support for
  Pediatric Psychopharmacology
                  •   ADHD
                  •   Pediatric Bipolar
                  •   Depression
                  •   OCD
                  •   Schizophrenia
                  •   Anxiety
                  •   Autism
                  •   Anorexia
                  •   Bulimia nervosa
                  •   Obesity
ADHD
                                   • ADHD is the most commonly
                                     diagnosed psychiatric
                                     disorder of childhood [2]
                                   • 4.5 million children between
                                     5-17 years of age have been
                                     diagnosed with ADHD as of
                                     the end of 2006. [6]
                       CDC, 2007

• Children with ADHD can experience peer rejection,
  impulsivity, disruptive behaviors, low self-esteem  which
  can affect their daily life [7]
• If not treated, symptoms can persist into adulthood [2]
          Medication has proven to be extremely
              effective for treating ADHD
ADHD
• Over 200 controlled studies have shown that stimulant
  medication is safe and effective [2]
• Methylphenidate and atomoxetine have repeatedly been
  found to decrease inattention and hyperactivity [9]
• Stimulants for ADHD do not result in substance abuse
  disorders and may actually have a protective effect against
  development of substance abuse in adolescence [8]
   – Also protective factor for legal difficulties and poor impulse
     control

• Concerns that stimulant medication may be responsible
  for smaller brain structures  not well supported [5]
ADHD
• Semrud-Clikeman et al. 2008 [7]
  – Compared ADHD kids that have at least some history
    of medication (current or past) to ADHD kids that
    were never exposed to treatment
  – ADHD children with some history of medication
    performed significantly better in writing, attention,
    executive functioning, verbal working memory, and
    academics. They also had less mood problems and
    aggressive behaviors.
  – ADHD children that have been
    medicated show better functioning
    even when medicine has been
    discontinued.
ADHD
• Pappadopulos et al. 2004 [11]
  – When reviewing a decade of studies- stimulant
    medication has been tested on over 6000 ADHD
    children  substantial evidence showing
    stimulants are effective at treating ADHD
    symptoms

                • Pelham et al. 2002 [12]
                   – Methylphenidate shown to reduce
                     ADHD treatments in children with
                     normal and low IQ
ADHD
• ADHD Attitudes [5]
  – Parent
     • Over 90% of parents challenged and were
       skeptical of the doctor’s recommendation of
       starting medication
     • After 2 years- about 80% of parents
       considered methylphenidate a safe and
       effective drug
     • A few parents stopped the medication in between- but all of them
       restarted treatment because of belief that child performed better
       on medication

  – Child:
     • After 2 years on stimulant drugs- 86% of kids considered
       methylphenidate safe and effective
ADHD
• In the school settings- teachers and school psychologists are
  working with medical doctors to provide a multinodal
  treatment for ADHD children [10]
   – Medication combined with psychosocial interventions show
     greatest decrease in symptoms
   – 75% of parents believe that the best treatment for ADHD =
     methylphenidate + psychological support

   – Behavioral interventions alone did not exert improvement in
     academic performance, emotional status, and overall functioning
     [13]
• American Academy of Pediatrics announced that stimulant
  medication should be recommended to improve outcomes in
  ADHD children [5]
ADHD

Effectiveness of
stimulants in
children 6 years
and older with
ADHD [14]
ADHD




Video Clip
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
• PBD children experience moods
  that alternate between depression
  and mania episodes
• Early onset PBD often starts with
  depression episode that switches to
  BD [2]
   – Therefore hard to estimate PBD
     prevalence
• Children with PBD can be extremely
  harmful to themselves, family, and
  society

      Medication is critical with
        almost all PBD cases
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
      • Lithium- only FDA approved drug for
        treatment of PBD [15]
         – Clinical Global Assessment Scale score
           of more than 65 was achieved by 47%
           of kids receiving lithium versus 8% of
           kids on the placebo [11]

      • Findling et al. 2003 [17]
         – Lithium + divalproex sodium (mood-
           stabilizer) treatment produced
           significant improvements in various
           areas  47% subjects met criteria for
           full remission after medication for 20
           weeks
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
• Kafantaris et al. 2001 [18]
   – Lithium + Anti-psychotic
     treatment (Haloperidol) showed
     improvement of symptoms for
     adolescents with PBD
   – Majority of patients showed
     reoccurrence of symptoms once
     medication was discontinued

• Biederman et al. 2005 [21]
   – When given Risperidone (anti-psychotic)- PBD patients
     showed 70% response for manic symptoms and 35% for
     ADHD symptoms.
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
• Pavuluri et al. 2009 [16]
   – Lamotrigine is an anti-convulsant commonly used for
     adult BD
      • Controls glutamate release activates serotonin levels

   – This study showed that kids on lamotrigine medication
     showed significantly reduced depressive symptoms
     and controlled aggression and irritability compared to
     the placebo group
   – Previous adverse effect of benign rash only seen in 6%
     of patients and was quickly treated with no long-term
     effects
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
• PBD can be extremely severe if left untreated
• Certain researchers today consider it unethical to
  have a placebo group for children with PBD 
  because withholding treatment can have drastic
  long term effects
   – Without medication- high risk for substance abuse,
     conduct disorder, suicide, and other co-morbidities
     [21]
   – Show symptoms of hallucinations, verbal and physical
     intrusion, lack of self-control, delusional thinking,
     possibly assaultive, and more [2]
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder




          Video Clip
Depression
• Increased rates of depression among kids:
  especially in families dealing with divorce, abuse,
  neglect, bereavement [3]
   – Harvard Medical School study in 2006 found that
     childhood depression is increasing by 23% a year
• Depression rates and
  suicide are strongly
  correlated  suicide is
  6th leading cause of death
  among children ages
  5-14 [22]
Depression
• Fluoxetine (SSRI) has been shown to be superior to
  placebo in many controlled studies. Emslie et al. 2002 [24]
  Tao et al. 2009 [26]
   – Fluoxetine medication showed significantly improved results
     compared to cognitive behavioral therapy alone [25]
   – Only FDA approved drug for pediatric depression
• Tricyclic antidepressant (Anafranil) and paroxetine (Paxil)
  have shown some promising results in the treatment of
  pediatric depression
   – More controlled studies is needed before these drugs can be
     frequently distributed for treatment
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• OCD in children obsessions, compulsions,
  persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are
  intrusive/inappropriate [14]
  – Causes anxiety & stress
  – Repetitive behaviors are in response to obsession

                  • 1/3-1/4 of OCD patients had
                    symptoms before the age of 15 [27]
                  • Symptoms can manifest similar to
                    adult OCD but often differently (i.e.
                    temper tantrums, food restrictions,
                    decreased academic performance) [2]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Of all childhood disorders- OCD has most evidence
  supporting pharmacologic treatment & largest number
  of FDA approved drugs [2]
• SSRIs fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline
  (Zoloft) and clomipramine (Anafranil) are FDA approved
  for treating childhood OCD (age 6 and up) [2]
• Geller et al. 2003 [28]
   – Meta analysis of children with OCD showed significant
     difference between children on medication and placebo
   – Clomipramine was shown to be the most superior of the
     SSRIs [2]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
           • Wagner et al. 2003 [29]
              – Sertaraline has been shown effective
                in long term trials because of
                significant remission rates and
                improved functional status in
                majority of patients
           • Gellar et al. 2003 [28]
              – Continued paroxetine treatment
                significantly reduces pediatric OCD
                relapse rates compared to the
                placebo
           • Is often comorbid with other
             disorders such as ADHD, tics,
             anxiety disorders, and PBD [14]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Case 1 [27] :
   – 4 year old with symptoms: severe anxiety, lack of appetite,
     frequent crying, dysphoric mood and obsession with sexual
     contact  diagnosed with OCD
   – Began medication (Sertaline) because of severity of symptoms
     and had to double the dose due to lack of response
   – Risperidone added to control side effects of Sertaline (i.e.
     hyperactivity, impulsivity)
   – Symptoms completely resolved after 9 months of treatment
• Case 2 [27] :
   – 5 year old with symptoms: swearing to God, excessive
     handwashing and rituals  diagnosed with OCD
   – Prescribed Sertraline and after 2 months – patient was
     symptom free and has been ever since
Schizophrenia
• Pediatric schizophrenia is serious disorder that affects
  cognition and ability to relate socially with others 
  gross impairment of reality [2]
• Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, distortion,
  disordered speech and communication, catatonic
  behavior, intensity of emotions and exaggeration of
  behavioral control [14]
• These children are significantly delayed in their school
  functioning, relationships, and self care. Again,
  without medication- can be extremely dangerous to
  themselves and society.
Schizophrenia

• Sikich et al. 2004 [30]
   – Schizophrenic children and adolescents between 8-19 years
     of age show significant improvement when taking either
     risperidone, olazapine, and haloperiodol medication

• Sikich et al. 2008 [20]
   – First and second generation atypical antipsychotics
     (molindone, olanzapine and risperidone) have been shown
     to significantly decrease pediatric schizophrenia symptoms
• Kranzler et al. 2005 [31]
   – Schizophrenic children can often be extremely aggressive
   – Clozapine treatment showed significant clinical improvement
     for severely aggressive children
Schizophrenia
• Psychotherapy alone has not
  been proven to be effective for
  treating pediatric schizophrenia
   – Adjunctive psychosocial
     treatments (psychoeducation,
     behaviorally based therapy,
     cognitive-behavioral therapy)
     improves symptoms and reduces
     relapse rates [32]

• If the disorder is at an advanced stage- constant
  hallucinations and bizarre ideation can take over the
  child’s life without medication
Anxiety Disorders
• One of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric
  disorders affecting populations in U.S. and Europe [14]
   – Includes separation anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia,
     specific phobias, and generalized anxiety
• Not only distress to thought of threat, but also
  cognitive feelings of losing control, unwelcome or
  intrusive thoughts, inattention, insomnia, and
  perceptual disturbances.
   – Affects youth more than adults
     because anxiety affects normal
     physical and mental development
Anxiety Disorders
• Due to a lack of current research, there are no FDA
  approved drugs for the treatment of pediatric anxiety
  disorders [2]
• But numerous medications have shown promising
  results:
   – SSRIs: such as Fluoxentine have shown notable symptom
     reduction with minimal side effects [10]
   – Benzodiazepines: such as Clonazepam is useful in short-term
     treatment (i.e. used to ensure child attends school) [2]
   – α-2a Agonists: help with symptoms
     of hyperautonomic arousal (i.e. palpitations)
   – Tricyclic antidepressants [14]
Anxiety Disorders
Case study [2] :
   – 8 year old who had symptoms of: poor academic
     performance, followed mother everywhere, cried in school
     everyday because hated parting with mother, would become
     physically sick in school until mother came, and symptoms
     lessened on weekends
   – Diagnosed with SAD  prescribed sertraline and intensive
     behavioral therapy

                    – After just one month- the child had already
                      improved his symptoms (began attending
                      schools without any argument, reduced
                      physical sickness in school)
                    – Eventually tapered off medication after
                      remission
Other Disorders
• There are several studies show evidence of psychotropic
  medication decreasing symptoms in other disorders:
   – Autism [2]
      • SSRIs, anti-psychotic (haloperidol, thioridazine), α-2a agonists,
        anticonvulsants, stimulants
   – Anorexia nervosa [33]
      • Atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine), appetite enhancers, mood
        stabilizers
   – Bulimia nervosa [33]
      • Anti-depressants, Tri-cyclic anti-depressants, SSRIs (fluoxentine)

   – Obesity [33]
      • Anti-depressants, appetite suppressants
Opposition to Pediatric Psychopharmacology
  Reasons Against Pediatric Meds                                    But….
                                    No significant evidence showing this is true  certain medications
 Drug addiction
                                    act as protective factors against later substance abuse and criminal
                                    problems
                                    If properly monitored and regulated by family and doctors 
 Drug overdose
                                    should not be an issue
 Suicide                            Yes this is a possible risk- but how many suicides are we preventing
                                    with medication? Also if suicide is a high risk- then clozapine and
                                    lithium have been shown to be effective treatments [15]
 Weight gain & other side effects   Possibility- but drug dosage can be adjusted to minimize risks.
                                    Also, what medications don’t come with possible side-effects?
 Not enough research                Pediatric psychopharmacology is a rapidly growing field that is
                                    repeatedly testing medications. Also FDA works extensively before
                                    approving any medication, and will continue to come out with
                                    approvals for more drugs to help save children
 Over-prescribed                    If done properly- before prescribing medication there should be an
                                    overall extensive evaluation of the child in a variety of settings. The
                                    problem of over-prescribing is due to lack of monitoring and
                                    standardized system , rather than the drug itself.
 Parents aren’t given a choice      As mentioned before- majority of parents consult other medical
                                    and non-medical advisors before giving their children medication.
Conclusions

• Clearly there is a substantial amount of evidence that
  supports the use of pediatric psychopharmacology

• Of course, adjunctive therapy can definitely help…but the
  unique effect of medication cannot be ignored

• These children can be
  extremely sick, and medication
  is the only way for them and
  their family to have a chance of
  a normal life
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Pediatric Psychopharmacology

  • 1. Pediatric Psychopharmacology The Facts and Why it Can Save Our Kids Armeta Dastyar Priya Mathews
  • 2. Introduction • Pediatric Psychopharmacology refers to the study of interaction of drugs with the body and its behavioral effects in children [1] • First reports of psychotropic drug use in adolescents in the 1930’s by Charles Bradley [2]
  • 3. History of Pediatric Psychopharmacology • 1997- FDA Moderation Act gave incentives for pediatric research on already adult-approved medications [3] • 2002- Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act- an extensive process for studying medications in pediatric populations [3] • 2003- Pediatric Research Equity Act authorized FDA to require drug manufacturers to conduct pediatric studies [3] • With these regulations  consumers and medical providers have a fairly large database for using these psychotropic medications in children
  • 4. What’s the Controversy About? • Supporters claim that the use of psychotropic drugs can help manage pediatric disorders where behavioral or psychosocial interventions alone cannot. Also, it is important to prevent these children from harming themselves or others. • Opponents claim that many of these drugs have not been extensively tested for children and that long term effects are still unknown. They believe that we are overmedicating our children.
  • 5. Evaluations Required • Are kids simply being put on numerous drugs without a second thought? [4] • Extensive physical and psychiatric evaluations in a variety of settings are required: – Physical examination – Structured interview – Behavioral rating scales – Direct observations of behavior – Standardized measures of performance
  • 6. Different Classes of Drugs • Doctors strive to find the safest and most effective medication for every individual child. • Each class of drugs has a different way of functioning in the body [4]: • Stimulants • Anti-depressants • Anti-psychotics • Mood Stabilizers/Anti-Convulsants • Anxiolytics and Sedatives
  • 7. Stimulants • Centrally and peripherally enhance both dopaminergic and noradrenergic transmission to improve cognitive and behavioral functioning [2] • Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Dextroamphetamine (Focalin), Pemoline (Cylert), Amphetamine- dextroamphetamine (Adderall) • Are the most prescribed psychotropic agents • Most commonly used with ADHD [5] • Over 200 controlled studies have shown that stimulant medications are safe and effective [2]
  • 8. Anti-Depressants • Act on central pre- and post-synaptic receptors  affect neurotransmitter release and uptake (i.e. serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine) [2] • 4 main sub-classes: monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic (TCAs), selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), atypical anti-depressants • Of these, SSRIs are the most frequently prescribed (i.e. Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil) • Mostly used for major depressive disorder, but also for: OCD, insomnia, ADHD, anxiety disorders [4]
  • 9. Anti-Psychotics • Effectively treat psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, severe agitation [4] – Thought to be related to dopamine antagonist properties • 2 main classes: traditional and atypical • Common anti-psychotics: Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Clozapine (Clorzaril), Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) • Mostly used for schizophrenia, but also for psychotic depression, mania, autism spectrum disorders, severe aggressive behaviors [15]
  • 10. Mood Stabilizers/Anti-Convulsants • Act through a variety of mechanisms affecting intracellular processes- still being researched • 3 most commonly used: lithium, valproate, and carbamazepine [2] • Lithium is only FDA approved drug for pediatric bipolar disorder [4] – Also used to improve aggressive behavior and conduct disorder • Valproate effectively treats mania in adults and possibly children
  • 11. Anxiolytics and Sedatives • Relatively less evidence compared to the other categories of medication, but still used with pediatric medications [2] • Benzodiazepines have been used for anxiety (GAD) and panic disorders [15] • Buspirone, TCA’s, SSRIs, Beta Blockers, and Îą-2a agonists [4] • Need for more research with children, so not as frequently used
  • 12. Miscellaneous • Atomoxetine (Strattera)- nonstimulant drug that was approved for ADHD treatment [9] – Thought to inhibit norepinephrine receptors • Clonidine- Îą-adrenergic agonist used especially for tics and sometimes ADHD and anxiety disorders [13] – Reduces sympathetic outflow directly at the brain stem  therapeutic effects
  • 13. Disorders that All Show Support for Pediatric Psychopharmacology • ADHD • Pediatric Bipolar • Depression • OCD • Schizophrenia • Anxiety • Autism • Anorexia • Bulimia nervosa • Obesity
  • 14. ADHD • ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder of childhood [2] • 4.5 million children between 5-17 years of age have been diagnosed with ADHD as of the end of 2006. [6] CDC, 2007 • Children with ADHD can experience peer rejection, impulsivity, disruptive behaviors, low self-esteem  which can affect their daily life [7] • If not treated, symptoms can persist into adulthood [2] Medication has proven to be extremely effective for treating ADHD
  • 15. ADHD • Over 200 controlled studies have shown that stimulant medication is safe and effective [2] • Methylphenidate and atomoxetine have repeatedly been found to decrease inattention and hyperactivity [9] • Stimulants for ADHD do not result in substance abuse disorders and may actually have a protective effect against development of substance abuse in adolescence [8] – Also protective factor for legal difficulties and poor impulse control • Concerns that stimulant medication may be responsible for smaller brain structures  not well supported [5]
  • 16. ADHD • Semrud-Clikeman et al. 2008 [7] – Compared ADHD kids that have at least some history of medication (current or past) to ADHD kids that were never exposed to treatment – ADHD children with some history of medication performed significantly better in writing, attention, executive functioning, verbal working memory, and academics. They also had less mood problems and aggressive behaviors. – ADHD children that have been medicated show better functioning even when medicine has been discontinued.
  • 17. ADHD • Pappadopulos et al. 2004 [11] – When reviewing a decade of studies- stimulant medication has been tested on over 6000 ADHD children  substantial evidence showing stimulants are effective at treating ADHD symptoms • Pelham et al. 2002 [12] – Methylphenidate shown to reduce ADHD treatments in children with normal and low IQ
  • 18. ADHD • ADHD Attitudes [5] – Parent • Over 90% of parents challenged and were skeptical of the doctor’s recommendation of starting medication • After 2 years- about 80% of parents considered methylphenidate a safe and effective drug • A few parents stopped the medication in between- but all of them restarted treatment because of belief that child performed better on medication – Child: • After 2 years on stimulant drugs- 86% of kids considered methylphenidate safe and effective
  • 19. ADHD • In the school settings- teachers and school psychologists are working with medical doctors to provide a multinodal treatment for ADHD children [10] – Medication combined with psychosocial interventions show greatest decrease in symptoms – 75% of parents believe that the best treatment for ADHD = methylphenidate + psychological support – Behavioral interventions alone did not exert improvement in academic performance, emotional status, and overall functioning [13] • American Academy of Pediatrics announced that stimulant medication should be recommended to improve outcomes in ADHD children [5]
  • 20. ADHD Effectiveness of stimulants in children 6 years and older with ADHD [14]
  • 22. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder • PBD children experience moods that alternate between depression and mania episodes • Early onset PBD often starts with depression episode that switches to BD [2] – Therefore hard to estimate PBD prevalence • Children with PBD can be extremely harmful to themselves, family, and society Medication is critical with almost all PBD cases
  • 23. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder • Lithium- only FDA approved drug for treatment of PBD [15] – Clinical Global Assessment Scale score of more than 65 was achieved by 47% of kids receiving lithium versus 8% of kids on the placebo [11] • Findling et al. 2003 [17] – Lithium + divalproex sodium (mood- stabilizer) treatment produced significant improvements in various areas  47% subjects met criteria for full remission after medication for 20 weeks
  • 24. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder • Kafantaris et al. 2001 [18] – Lithium + Anti-psychotic treatment (Haloperidol) showed improvement of symptoms for adolescents with PBD – Majority of patients showed reoccurrence of symptoms once medication was discontinued • Biederman et al. 2005 [21] – When given Risperidone (anti-psychotic)- PBD patients showed 70% response for manic symptoms and 35% for ADHD symptoms.
  • 25. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder • Pavuluri et al. 2009 [16] – Lamotrigine is an anti-convulsant commonly used for adult BD • Controls glutamate release activates serotonin levels – This study showed that kids on lamotrigine medication showed significantly reduced depressive symptoms and controlled aggression and irritability compared to the placebo group – Previous adverse effect of benign rash only seen in 6% of patients and was quickly treated with no long-term effects
  • 26. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder • PBD can be extremely severe if left untreated • Certain researchers today consider it unethical to have a placebo group for children with PBD  because withholding treatment can have drastic long term effects – Without medication- high risk for substance abuse, conduct disorder, suicide, and other co-morbidities [21] – Show symptoms of hallucinations, verbal and physical intrusion, lack of self-control, delusional thinking, possibly assaultive, and more [2]
  • 28. Depression • Increased rates of depression among kids: especially in families dealing with divorce, abuse, neglect, bereavement [3] – Harvard Medical School study in 2006 found that childhood depression is increasing by 23% a year • Depression rates and suicide are strongly correlated  suicide is 6th leading cause of death among children ages 5-14 [22]
  • 29. Depression • Fluoxetine (SSRI) has been shown to be superior to placebo in many controlled studies. Emslie et al. 2002 [24] Tao et al. 2009 [26] – Fluoxetine medication showed significantly improved results compared to cognitive behavioral therapy alone [25] – Only FDA approved drug for pediatric depression • Tricyclic antidepressant (Anafranil) and paroxetine (Paxil) have shown some promising results in the treatment of pediatric depression – More controlled studies is needed before these drugs can be frequently distributed for treatment
  • 30. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • OCD in children obsessions, compulsions, persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are intrusive/inappropriate [14] – Causes anxiety & stress – Repetitive behaviors are in response to obsession • 1/3-1/4 of OCD patients had symptoms before the age of 15 [27] • Symptoms can manifest similar to adult OCD but often differently (i.e. temper tantrums, food restrictions, decreased academic performance) [2]
  • 31. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Of all childhood disorders- OCD has most evidence supporting pharmacologic treatment & largest number of FDA approved drugs [2] • SSRIs fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft) and clomipramine (Anafranil) are FDA approved for treating childhood OCD (age 6 and up) [2] • Geller et al. 2003 [28] – Meta analysis of children with OCD showed significant difference between children on medication and placebo – Clomipramine was shown to be the most superior of the SSRIs [2]
  • 32. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Wagner et al. 2003 [29] – Sertaraline has been shown effective in long term trials because of significant remission rates and improved functional status in majority of patients • Gellar et al. 2003 [28] – Continued paroxetine treatment significantly reduces pediatric OCD relapse rates compared to the placebo • Is often comorbid with other disorders such as ADHD, tics, anxiety disorders, and PBD [14]
  • 33. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Case 1 [27] : – 4 year old with symptoms: severe anxiety, lack of appetite, frequent crying, dysphoric mood and obsession with sexual contact  diagnosed with OCD – Began medication (Sertaline) because of severity of symptoms and had to double the dose due to lack of response – Risperidone added to control side effects of Sertaline (i.e. hyperactivity, impulsivity) – Symptoms completely resolved after 9 months of treatment • Case 2 [27] : – 5 year old with symptoms: swearing to God, excessive handwashing and rituals  diagnosed with OCD – Prescribed Sertraline and after 2 months – patient was symptom free and has been ever since
  • 34. Schizophrenia • Pediatric schizophrenia is serious disorder that affects cognition and ability to relate socially with others  gross impairment of reality [2] • Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, distortion, disordered speech and communication, catatonic behavior, intensity of emotions and exaggeration of behavioral control [14] • These children are significantly delayed in their school functioning, relationships, and self care. Again, without medication- can be extremely dangerous to themselves and society.
  • 35. Schizophrenia • Sikich et al. 2004 [30] – Schizophrenic children and adolescents between 8-19 years of age show significant improvement when taking either risperidone, olazapine, and haloperiodol medication • Sikich et al. 2008 [20] – First and second generation atypical antipsychotics (molindone, olanzapine and risperidone) have been shown to significantly decrease pediatric schizophrenia symptoms • Kranzler et al. 2005 [31] – Schizophrenic children can often be extremely aggressive – Clozapine treatment showed significant clinical improvement for severely aggressive children
  • 36. Schizophrenia • Psychotherapy alone has not been proven to be effective for treating pediatric schizophrenia – Adjunctive psychosocial treatments (psychoeducation, behaviorally based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy) improves symptoms and reduces relapse rates [32] • If the disorder is at an advanced stage- constant hallucinations and bizarre ideation can take over the child’s life without medication
  • 37. Anxiety Disorders • One of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders affecting populations in U.S. and Europe [14] – Includes separation anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety • Not only distress to thought of threat, but also cognitive feelings of losing control, unwelcome or intrusive thoughts, inattention, insomnia, and perceptual disturbances. – Affects youth more than adults because anxiety affects normal physical and mental development
  • 38. Anxiety Disorders • Due to a lack of current research, there are no FDA approved drugs for the treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders [2] • But numerous medications have shown promising results: – SSRIs: such as Fluoxentine have shown notable symptom reduction with minimal side effects [10] – Benzodiazepines: such as Clonazepam is useful in short-term treatment (i.e. used to ensure child attends school) [2] – Îą-2a Agonists: help with symptoms of hyperautonomic arousal (i.e. palpitations) – Tricyclic antidepressants [14]
  • 39. Anxiety Disorders Case study [2] : – 8 year old who had symptoms of: poor academic performance, followed mother everywhere, cried in school everyday because hated parting with mother, would become physically sick in school until mother came, and symptoms lessened on weekends – Diagnosed with SAD  prescribed sertraline and intensive behavioral therapy – After just one month- the child had already improved his symptoms (began attending schools without any argument, reduced physical sickness in school) – Eventually tapered off medication after remission
  • 40. Other Disorders • There are several studies show evidence of psychotropic medication decreasing symptoms in other disorders: – Autism [2] • SSRIs, anti-psychotic (haloperidol, thioridazine), Îą-2a agonists, anticonvulsants, stimulants – Anorexia nervosa [33] • Atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine), appetite enhancers, mood stabilizers – Bulimia nervosa [33] • Anti-depressants, Tri-cyclic anti-depressants, SSRIs (fluoxentine) – Obesity [33] • Anti-depressants, appetite suppressants
  • 41. Opposition to Pediatric Psychopharmacology Reasons Against Pediatric Meds But…. No significant evidence showing this is true  certain medications Drug addiction act as protective factors against later substance abuse and criminal problems If properly monitored and regulated by family and doctors  Drug overdose should not be an issue Suicide Yes this is a possible risk- but how many suicides are we preventing with medication? Also if suicide is a high risk- then clozapine and lithium have been shown to be effective treatments [15] Weight gain & other side effects Possibility- but drug dosage can be adjusted to minimize risks. Also, what medications don’t come with possible side-effects? Not enough research Pediatric psychopharmacology is a rapidly growing field that is repeatedly testing medications. Also FDA works extensively before approving any medication, and will continue to come out with approvals for more drugs to help save children Over-prescribed If done properly- before prescribing medication there should be an overall extensive evaluation of the child in a variety of settings. The problem of over-prescribing is due to lack of monitoring and standardized system , rather than the drug itself. Parents aren’t given a choice As mentioned before- majority of parents consult other medical and non-medical advisors before giving their children medication.
  • 42. Conclusions • Clearly there is a substantial amount of evidence that supports the use of pediatric psychopharmacology • Of course, adjunctive therapy can definitely help…but the unique effect of medication cannot be ignored • These children can be extremely sick, and medication is the only way for them and their family to have a chance of a normal life
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