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Behavior and Mood Disorder Medications (Best Medicine)

Estimated time to complete the course is 60 minutes.

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This course is designed to give you an overview of psychoactive medications, and to provide you with some questions you may want to answer as you consider appropriate psychoactive medication use. You will learn the major points on various sides of this hotly-debated issue, helping you be prepared to consult your medical professional for what is most appropriate in your situation.

Course Benefits

This course will help you understand medications for behavior and mood disorders. You will learn about psychoactive medications such as Ritalin and help you make a determination if medication is right for your child. You will:

  • Learn how to make a general risk/benefit analysis on desirability of a medication
  • Understand your child's symptoms
  • Distinguish through observation normal mood fluctuations and mood disorders
  • Learn about Ritalin and other medications: their application, effects on adults and children, and side effects

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