Understanding Psychotropic Medications
Session 1 – An Introduction
This introductory session provided an overview of the principles of medication administration and monitoring, the role of medications in comprehensive treatment planning, and consent to treatment. Presenter: Dr. Nathan Scharf, Psychiatrist, Syl Apps Youth Centre
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Session 2 – Antipsychotics
This session focuses on the use of antipsychotic medications across various psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, including psychosis, mania, tic disorders, and more. Presenter: Dr. Jeremy Butler, Psychiatrist, Syl Apps Youth Centre
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Understanding Psychotropic Medications – Psychotropic Medications
Session 3 – Medications for mood and anxiety disorders
This session focuses on medications commonly used to treat mood and anxiety disorders in children and youth. Viewers will learn about major medication classes, indications, expected benefits, and common side effects, as well as principles for monitoring response and supporting families through treatment decisions as part of a comprehensive care plan. Presenter: Dr. Jeremy Butler, Psychiatrist, Syl Apps Youth Centre
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Session 4 – ADHD Overview and Management
This session will focus on medications commonly used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and youth. Participants will learn about stimulant and non-stimulant medication options, indications, expected benefits, common side effects, and principles for monitoring response and supporting families as part of comprehensive treatment planning. Presenter: Dr. Christina McDonald, Psychiatrist, Syl Apps Youth Centre
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Understanding Psychotropic Medications – ADHD Overview and Management