Stefan G Hofmann, Chantal Kasch, Bruno Pereira, Carolina Barbosa, Giovanbattista Andreoli
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Abstract
Introduction: Many children are affected by social anxiety disorder (SAD). Pharmacotherapy, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), may be indicated, but a clear understanding of the risks and benefits associated with these pharmacological treatments is needed.
Areas covered: This expert review explores the risks and benefits of pharmacotherapy for treating SAD in children.
Expert opinion: Pharmacotherapy may be considered as a treatment when symptoms are complex or severe or when effective psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is not accessible. We recommend that clinicians collaborate closely with parents, pediatricians, and psychiatrists in the treatment planning process, while monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapy. Future research should prioritize the personalization of treatments.
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Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics (ISSN 1473-7175) provides expert reviews on the use of drugs and medicines in clinical neurology and neuropsychiatry. Coverage includes disease management, new medicines and drugs in neurology, therapeutic indications, diagnostics, medical treatment guidelines and neurological diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, Alzheimer''s and Parkinson''s.
Comprehensive coverage in each review is complemented by the unique Expert Review format and includes the following sections:
Expert Opinion - a personal view of the data presented in the article, a discussion on the developments that are likely to be important in the future, and the avenues of research likely to become exciting as further studies yield more detailed results
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