Vol. 26 (4) 2005 Neuro endocrinology letters

Treatment of acute agitation in psychotic disorders.

: Several psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, may be associated with symptoms of acute agitation and aggression. While drug treatment of agitation is often essential, non-pharmacological interventions, both environmental and behavioral, also play important roles in the complex management of agitated patients. The most extensiv.....