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Advances in the Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment of Pediatric Irritability

Amy K Roy1, Jonathan S Comer2

  • 1Fordham University; NYU Langone School of Medicine.

Behavior Therapy
|March 7, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric irritability, a common childhood symptom, is increasingly studied. This series advances understanding, assessment, and treatment of this impairing condition in children.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

Background:

  • Pediatric irritability is a significant, functionally impairing transdiagnostic symptom in child mental health.
  • Empirical research on pediatric irritability has grown substantially over the last two decades.
  • Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings and developmental course of irritability is a recent focus.

Discussion:

  • This special series addresses key advances in pediatric irritability research.
  • It covers progress in understanding irritability's phenomenology and natural course.
  • The series also highlights innovations in the assessment and treatment of pediatric irritability.

Key Insights:

  • Recent research offers critical steps toward better understanding pediatric irritability.
  • Advances in assessment are crucial for accurate diagnosis and classification.
  • Innovations in treatment are needed to improve clinical management.

Outlook:

  • Future research should focus on integrating findings across phenomenology, assessment, and treatment.
  • Developing evidence-based interventions for pediatric irritability is a priority.
  • Continued investigation into neurobiological factors will inform targeted therapies.

Keywords:
adolescentsassessmentchildrenpediatric irritabilitytreatment

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