Tag: Clinical Trials
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Antipsychotic Medications in Youth: A Critical Review of Existing Literature
By Linnea Sepe-Forrest, Indiana University Antipsychotic medications have revolutionized the pediatric psychiatry field, placating children with severe disruptive behavior disorders and ameliorating psychosis symptoms that can torture developing children (Jensen et al., 2007; Scotto Rosato et al., 2012). These drugs can improve extreme difficulties in functioning by altering neurochemical levels, particularly for the dopamine…
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Understanding the Role of a Research Consultant: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Kleiman
by Kathryn Coniglio, M.S., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Doctoral students likely give considerable thought to future career goals. Some pursue tenure-track faculty positions while others opt for clinical practice. Unlike many other pre-professional graduate programs that expose their students to a wide range of potential career trajectories, however, clinical psychology PhD programs appear to…