Critical Issues for Psychiatric Medication Shared Decision Making With Youth and Families
Issue Date
2011Author
O'Brien, Megan S.
Crickard, Elizabeth L.
Rapp, Charles A.
Holmes, Cheryl L.
McDonald, Thomas P.
Publisher
Alliance for Children and Families
Type
Article
Article Version
Scholarly/refereed, publisher version
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The primary aims of this article are to describe the current context for youth shared decision making (SDM) within the U.S. children’s mental
health system and to identify important considerations for the development of this approach as a research and service domain. The notion
is substantiated in the literature that participation in treatment decisions can prepare youth for making their own decisions as adults, can be
therapeutic, and can have positive effects on their self-confidence and self-esteem. Still, the complex youth–family–provider dynamic raises
important issues that need to be addressed before SDM can be successfully implemented.
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This is the publisher's version, also found here: http://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.4135
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McDonald, Thomas P. (2011) Critical issues for psychiatric medication shared decision making with youth and families. Families in Society, 92, 310-316. http://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.4135
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