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{"title":"A Discrepancy in the Reports on Life Events Between Parents and Their Depressed Children Is Associated with Lower Responsiveness to SSRI Treatment.","authors":"Maya Amitai, Elhai Etedgi, Tomer Mevorach, Roni Kalimi, Netta Horesh, Noga Oschry-Bernstein, Alan Apter, Noa Benaroya-Milshtein, Silvana Fennig, Abraham Weizman, Alon Chen","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0039","DOIUrl":"10.1089/cap.2024.0039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Exposure to a range of stressful life events (SLE) is implicated in youth psychopathology. Previous studies point to a discrepancy between parents'/children's reports regarding stressful life events. No study systematically assessed the correlation between such discrepancies and psychopathology in depressed youth. This study was designed to assess parent-youth discrepancies regarding stressful life events and its association with severity of psychopathology at baseline and response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment in depressed youth. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Reports regarding stressful life events were assessed in children/adolescents suffering from depressive/anxiety disorders using the life events checklist (LEC), a self-report questionnaire measuring the impact of negative life events (NLE) and positive life events (PLE), as reported by the children and their parents. The severity of depression/anxiety disorders and response to antidepressant treatment were evaluated and correlated with both measures of LEC. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Participants were 96 parent-child dyads (39 boys, 57 girls) aged 6-18 years (mean = 13.90 years, SD = 2.41). Parents reported more NLE and higher severity of NLE events than their children (number of NLE: 7.51 ± 4.17 vs. 6.04 ± 5.32; Cumulative severity of NLE: 24.95 ± 14.83 vs. 17.24 ± 12.94). Discrepancy in PLE, but not NLE, was associated with more severe psychopathology and reduced response to treatment. <b><i>Discussion:</i></b> Discrepancy in informant reports regarding life events in depressed/anxious youth, especially regarding PLE, is associated with more severe psychopathology and reduced response to pharmacotherapy. It is essential to use multiple reporters in assessing stressful life events in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":"407-413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deprescribing Antidepressants in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Discontinuation Approaches, Cross-Titration, and Withdrawal Symptoms.","authors":"Julia N Stimpfl, John T Walkup, Adelaide S Robb, Alexandra E Alford, Stephen M Stahl, James T McCracken, Stephani L Stancil, Laura B Ramsey, Graham J Emslie, Jeffrey R Strawn","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Antidepressant medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), are commonly used to treat depressive, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders in youth. Yet, data on discontinuing these medications, withdrawal symptoms, and strategies to switch between them are limited. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We searched PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov through June 1, 2024, to identify randomized controlled trials assessing antidepressant discontinuation in youth. We summarized pediatric pharmacokinetic data to inform tapering and cross-titration strategies for antidepressants and synthesized these data with reports of antidepressant withdrawal. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Our search identified 528 published articles, of which 28 were included. In addition, 19 records were obtained through other methods, with 14 included. The corpus of records included 13 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (3026 patients), including SSRIs (K = 10), SNRIs (K = 4), and TCAs (K = 1), ranging from 4 to 35 weeks. Deprescribing antidepressants requires considering clinical status, treatment response, and, in cross-titration cases, the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of both medications. Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms are related to the pharmacokinetics of the medication, which vary across antidepressants and may include irritability, palpitations, anxiety, nausea, sweating, headaches, insomnia, paresthesia, and dizziness. These symptoms putatively involve changes in serotonin transporter expression and receptor sensitivity, impacting the serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine pathways. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Although approaches to deprescribing antidepressants in pediatric patients are frequently empirically guided, accumulating data related to the course of relapse and withdrawal symptoms, as well as the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of medications, should inform these approaches. Recommendations within this review support data-informed discussions of deprescribing-including when and how-that are critically important in the clinician-family-patient relationship.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Naltrexone Treatment for Multiple Substance Use Disorders in an Adolescent Boy.","authors":"Daniel Organista, Jacob Rosewater, Yasin Bez, Barbara J Coffey","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0033","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medication in Youth at Winnebago Mental Health Institute: A Clinical Pathway.","authors":"Alexander M Scharko, Sarah J Mireski, Kenneth Casimir, Benjamin Goldstein, George Monese, Kayla Pope, Andrea Taleon","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0106","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Association of Antidepressants in Late Pregnancy with Postpartum Hemorrhage: Systematic Review of Controlled Observational Studies.","authors":"William V Bobo, Katherine M Moore, Hannah K Betcher, Alyssa M Larish, Cynthis M Stoppel, Jennifer L VandeVoort, Mohit Chauhan, Arjun P Athreya, Ardesheer Talati","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Despite advances in obstetric care, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Prior reviews of studies published through 2016 suggest an association of antidepressant use during late pregnancy and increased risk of PPH. However, a causal link between prenatal antidepressants and PPH remains controversial. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> This systematic literature review aimed to synthesize the empirical evidence on the association of antidepressant exposure in late pregnancy with the risk of PPH, including studies published before and after 2016. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, OVID Medline, EMBASE, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, and CINAHL from inception to September 9, 2023. Original, peer-reviewed studies (published in English) that reported on the frequency or risk of PPH in women with evidence of antidepressant use during pregnancy and included at least one control group were included. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twenty studies (eight published after 2016) met inclusion criteria, most of which focused on the risks of PPH associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). The main findings from the individual studies were mixed, but the majority documented statistically significant associations of PPH with late prenatal exposure, especially for exposures occurring within 30 days of delivery, compared with unexposed deliveries. Fourteen studies addressed underlying antidepressant indications or their correlates. Few studies focused on prenatal antidepressants and the risk of well-defined severe PPH or on antidepressant dose changes and general PPH risk. None examined competing risks of antidepressant discontinuation on mental health outcomes. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Late pregnancy exposure to antidepressants may be a minor risk factor for PPH, but it is unclear to what extent reported associations are causal in nature, as opposed to correlational (effects related to nonpharmacological factors including maternal indication). For patients needing antidepressants during pregnancy, current evidence does not favor routinely discontinuing antidepressants specifically to reduce the risk of PPH.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142501147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Extension and Further Replication of the Reliability, Criterion Validity, and Treatment Sensitivity of the PANSS10 and PANSS20 for Pediatric Trials.","authors":"Joshua A Langfus, Eric A Youngstrom, David Daniel, Joan Busner, Robert L Findling","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a widely accepted outcome measure for pediatric schizophrenia trials; however, it has notable limitations. Psychometric investigations have shown a multifactorial structure and some items have limited utility assessing symptom severity in children. To address these issues, we developed and evaluated optimized 10- and 20-item PANSS short-forms (PANSS10 and PANSS20) using patient-level clinical trial data. This study further assesses these optimized forms using independent clinical trial data. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We examined patient-level data from a randomized pediatric schizophrenia trial comparing paliperidone ER to aripiprazole. Data were accessed through the Yale Open Data Access (YODA) secure platform. Analyses included confirmatory factor analyses, graded response models, ω score reliability, internal consistency, sensitivity to change, and criterion validity versus the Clinical Global Impressions of Severity (CGI-S). Bland-Altman analyses examined score calibration versus the 30-item PANSS and inclusion cut scores. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Participants (<i>N</i> = 288) were ages 12 to 17 years (<i>M</i> = 15.3, SD = 1.46; 66% male). Total scores for the PANSS10 and PANSS20 showed strong correlations with the 30-item PANSS (0.90 and 0.97, respectively). Average inter-item correlations were 0.10 and 0.14 and ω^Total reliabilities were 0.74 and 0.85. Both PANSS10 and PANSS20 scores showed reliability >0.80-2.3 to 4.5 SD and -3.0 to 6.0 SD about mean symptom severity, respectively. Sensitivity to treatment was also similar (partial <i>eta</i> squared 0.23 and 0.22), as was correlation with CGI-S at baseline (0.45 and 0.48; not significantly different). The mean item-average discrepancy with the 30-item PANSS was 0.095 for PANSS10 and 0.033 for PANSS20. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The optimized PANSS forms continue to show impressive reliability, validity, and calibration compared with the 30-item PANSS. Researchers should consider replacing the 30-item PANSS with the PANSS10 as a clinical outcome and screening measure due to its length and psychometric performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Professor Alessandro Zuddas' Impact and Legacy: The Influential Networking and Human Connection Skills of a Passionate Scientist, Clinical Academic, and Pioneer in Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.","authors":"Sara Carucci, Adriana Di Martino, Francisco Xavier Castellanos, Gabriele Masi, Tobias Banaschewski, David Coghill, Carmen Moreno, Samuele Cortese","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Professor Alessandro Zuddas, from the University of Cagliari (Italy), passed away prematurely in July 2022. As a prominent figure in child and adolescent neuropsychiatry, he substantially influenced the fields of neurodevelopmental disorders and neuropsychopharmacology both nationally and internationally. Professor Zuddas was a renowned expert in basic and clinical research in child and adolescent psychopharmacology, an enlightened and stimulating educator, and a mentor to many students, residents, and senior colleagues. With his enthusiasm and unique ability to network, he contributed enormously to trace a path in the field that we continue to follow. His name will remain in the textbooks and articles he authored. Here, as colleagues and friends who had the honor to work with him, we provide our personal views of Alessandro's impact and legacy, which go far beyond his publications.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Short-Term Group Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Youth with Autism and Anxiety: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Erin Rivelis, Maria Valicenti-McDermott","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Children with autism often present with comorbid anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective, evidence-based approach to treating anxiety, but information on youth with autism and anxiety is limited. Coping Cat is a 16-week CBT intervention for children with anxiety but its use in a group telehealth format in an urban, predominantly Hispanic population is limited. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> (a) To examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a short-term CBT telehealth group for youth with autism and anxiety disorders in an urban, predominantly Hispanic population and (b) to examine satisfaction with the intervention. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Single-arm pilot study that consisted of a 16-week telehealth CBT group therapy was based on a modified Coping Cat curriculum. Youth with autism and anxiety disorders who were on a waitlist for psychotherapy at an urban developmental center were invited to participate. Anxiety was assessed pre- and posttreatment using the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, parent and self-report. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Eighteen children were enrolled; 16 children completed the program. Mean age was 11 ± 2.5 years (8-15 years); 89% males, 61% Hispanic. There was a significant reduction in pre-post intervention in symptoms of overall anxiety (parent: 41.0 ± 18.5 to 31.0 ± 16.3 <i>p</i> ≤ 0.003, self: 25.9 ± 12.8 to 14.1 ± 7.8 <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001), panic disorder (parent: 8.1 ± 7.0 to 4.1 ± 4.2 <i>p</i> = 0.013, self: 5.1 ± 4.8 to 0.8 ± 0.9 <i>p</i> = 0.004), and separation anxiety disorder (parent: 7.5 ± 4.8 to 5.7 ± 4.4 <i>p</i> = 0.041, self: 5.8 ± 3.3 to 3.8 ± 2.4 <i>p</i> = 0.018) as per parent and self-reports. Self-report data also revealed a significant reduction in symptoms of social anxiety disorder (6.5 ± 3.5 to 3.9 ± 2.7 <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001). Parents and children reported satisfaction with the group. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In this small, predominantly Hispanic population of youth with autism and anxiety disorder, 89% of families were compliant with a group telehealth CBT intervention. Parents and youth reported a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms and program satisfaction. A modified group CBT program via telehealth represents a feasible intervention for youth with autism and anxiety disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142406444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dopamine Transporter and <i>CYP2D6</i> Gene Relationships with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment Response in the Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine Crossover Study.","authors":"Jeffrey R Bishop, Chuan Zhou, Andrea Gaedigk, Beth Krone, Rick Kittles, Edwin H Cook, Jeffrey H Newcorn, Mark A Stein","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Few biological or clinical predictors guide medication selection and/or dosing for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Accumulating data suggest that genetic factors may contribute to clinically relevant pharmacodynamic (e.g., dopamine transporter-<i>SLC6A3</i> also commonly known as <i>DAT1</i>) or pharmacokinetic (e.g., the drug metabolizing enzyme Cytochrome P450 2D6 <i>CYP2D6</i>) effects of methylphenidate (stimulant) and atomoxetine (non-stimulant), which are commonly prescribed medications. This is the first study of youth with ADHD exposed to both medications examining the clinical relevance of genetic variation on treatment response. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Genetic variations in <i>DAT1</i> and <i>CYP2D6</i> were examined to determine how they modified time relationships with changes in ADHD symptoms over a 4-week period in 199 youth participating in a double-blind crossover study following a stepped titration dose optimization protocol. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Our results identified trends in the modification effect from CYP2D6 phenotype and the time-response relationship between ADHD total symptoms for both medications (atomoxetine [ATX]: <i>p</i> = 0.058, Methylphenidate [MPH]: <i>p</i> = 0.044). There was also a trend for the <i>DAT1</i> 3' untranslated region (UTR) variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) genotype to modify dose relationships with ADHD-RS total scores for atomoxetine (<i>p</i> = 0.029). Participants with <i>DAT1</i> 9/10 repeat genotypes had a more rapid dose-response to ATX compared to 10/10, while those with 9/9 genotypes did not respond as doses were increased. Regardless of genotype, ADHD symptoms and doses were similar across CYP2D6 metabolizer groups after 4 weeks of treatment. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Most children with ADHD who were CYP2D6 normal metabolizers or had <i>DAT1</i> 10/10 or 9/10 genotypes responded well to both medications. While we observed some statistically significant effects of <i>CYP2D6</i> and <i>DAT1</i> with treatment response over time, our data indicate that genotyping for clinical purposes may have limited utility to guide treatment decisions for ATX or MPH because both medications were generally effective in the studied cohort after 3 weeks of titration to higher doses. The potential <i>DAT1</i> association with ATX treatment is a novel finding, consistent with prior reports suggesting an association of the <i>DAT1</i> in 9/9 genotypes with lower responsive rates to treatment at low and moderate doses.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quality of Life and Outcomes Associated with Adverse Effects in Pediatric Patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Their Parents/Caregivers.","authors":"Jeff Schein, Martin Cloutier, Marjolaine Gauthier-Loiselle, Maryaline Catillon, Louise Yu, Beatrice Libchaber, Yuxi Wang, Ann Childress","doi":"10.1089/cap.2024.0061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2024.0061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objectives:</i></b> To assess quality of life and outcomes associated with adverse effects (AEs) in pediatric patients receiving pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their parents/caregivers. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> An online survey was conducted (10/13/2023-10/20/2023) among parents/caregivers recruited from Dynata's U.S. panel who lived with a pediatric patient (6-17 years) currently treated for ADHD. Patient and parent/caregiver characteristics and outcomes were descriptively reported. Patients were considered to have AEs if they experienced symptoms/complications in the past 30 days that appeared, worsened, or remained unchanged after initiating their latest ADHD treatment. Regression analyses were used to estimate correlations between the number of AEs and key outcomes, including patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL; based on the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) and parents/caregivers' work and activity impairments (based on Work Productivity and Activity Impairment: Caregiver) and mental health (based on Patient Health Questionnaire-4). <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 401 parents/caregivers from all U.S. regions completed the survey (caregiver median age: 38 years, 58.9% female; patient median age: 11 years; 37.7% female). In the 30 days prior to data collection, 66.8% of patients had AEs (overall mean: 1.2 AEs), with insomnia/sleep disturbances and decreased appetite/weight loss being the most frequently reported (14.2% and 11.7%, respectively). The number of AEs was significantly correlated with reduced patient's HRQoL (including reduced physical, emotional, and school functioning), increased parent/caregiver's work and activity impairment, and a higher likelihood of parents/caregivers having generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder, respectively (all <i>p</i> < 0.001). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> AEs are common among pediatric patients receiving pharmacological treatment for ADHD and are associated with poorer quality of life and outcomes in pediatric patients and their parents/caregivers. Therapies with better safety profiles may help improve patient's HRQoL and parent/caregiver outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}