title: Impulsivity, irritability, and depression: antidepressants.
abstract: Definitional and conceptual issues related to the symptoms of impulsivity, irritability, and depression are described. A brief overview of the relevant neurobiology of each symptom is then provided. General psychopharmacologic strategies to address these symptoms are explored. Finally, brief clinical vignettes are described along with specific pharmacologic information on commonly used agents.
authors.affiliation: Children's Psychiatric Center Inpatient Services, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA. dmullen@salud.unm.edu
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Mullen
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Terry
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007508:Irritable Mood
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents