Irritability

Research Update

Citalopram Plus Stimulants for Chronic Irritability?

Topics: Citalopram | Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) | Irritability

REVIEW OF: Towbin K et al, J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2020;59(3):350–361 STUDY Type: Randomized controlled trial Chronic irritability in youth is ever-present in daily practice. Currently called disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in the DSM-5, there is an ever-evolving debate about how to treat this condition, but no definitiv

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Expert Q&A

Managing Irritability in Autism

Topics: Autism | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Irritability | Symptom Assessment | Symptom Management

CCPR: Please tell us a little about the work you do. Dr. Brookman-Frazee: Most of my research is focused on children who have mental health needs, including those on the autism spectrum. I’m focused on ensuring that children, in community services and routine care, have access to evidence-based mental health practices. The “laboratory” of much of

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