Psychotropic Medication in Children and Adolescents

Dr Stephen Moore is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with more than 30 years’ experience. He is a foundation Psychiatrist for Evolve in Queensland and has been the only Child Psychiatrist in Central Queensland for 22 years. Dr Moore is accredited by the RANZCP to train junior registrars and over the last 5 years has delivered 4 sessions per year on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry topics to GPs and Allied Health Professionals through the Mental Health Professional Network (MHPN) in Gladstone.

Psychotropic Drugs in Children and Adolescents

• Psychotropic Medications in Children and Adolescents, what is the evidence?
• Safe prescribing of psychotropic medication in younger people and when to consider de-prescribing
• Current regulations and responsibilities of the GP in prescribing psychotropic medication