Sunday, June 7, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Salon A

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Overview

**Available Virtually**

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Details

Dr. Fiona McNicholas, Prof John Walkup, Dr. Melanie Penner , Dr. Laura Bond, Dr John Hayden, Prof. Rikke Thaarup Wesselhoeft Through 6 short oral presentations followed by a 20-30 minute panel discussion, this session will provide a timely exploration of psychotropic prescribing in youth, offering lessons for clinicians, policymakers, and caregivers navigating the complex balance between access and safety. Learning Objectives: 1. Analyse international trends in psychotropic prescribing among children and adolescents before and after COVID-19. 2. Evaluate how national audits, policy reforms, and clinical guidelines influence safe and effective prescribing. 3. Discuss systemic, cultural, and gender-related factors defining “appropriate use” of medication across countries. 4. Reflect on how evidence, clinical judgment, and system-level factors intersect in prescribing practice