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• Why do you think pediatric psychological diagnoses and prescriptions are on the rise in the United States? What are your reactions to this increase?

• Given what we know about brain activity and the potential effects of substances on the brain, what do you see as the pros and cons of prescription use for pediatric psychological diagnoses?
• If you were a therapist working with children and adolescents with ADHD, what role would medications play in your treatment plan? (Keep in mind only psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and physicians can write prescriptions.)
• Would the role of medications in your treatment plan differ if the child/ adolescent was diagnosed with schizophrenia? Why or why not?

• It is common for children and adolescents to take breaks from taking their medications during the school year, when they go away to summer camp, or go on vacation. Do you agree with medication holidays? Why or why not?