title: Psychotropic medication in adolescence: psychodynamic and clinical considerations.
abstract: This study discusses the psychodynamic implications of psychopharmacological treatment in adolescence. A series of clinical situations are presented to illustrate how psychotropic medication may modify the adolescent's relationship with the mental and bodily self, the second separation-individuation process within the family, and the therapeutic relationship between adolescent and psychiatrist. Methodological issues are discussed for fostering a positive treatment outcome. The study suggests that pharmacotherapy should follow a psychopathological evaluation of adolescents and their families.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Child Neuropsychiatry, University of Pisa, Calambrone, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Masi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marcheschi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Luccherino
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs