| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1; widescreen (16x9) presentation; stereo. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program Frontline on January 8, 2008. |
| Performer |
Narrated by, Will Lyman. |
| Credits |
Edited by, Daisy Wright. |
| Note |
Special feature: Discussion guide. |
| Contents |
1. What is going on? -- 2. DJ's story -- 3. The debate and confusion over diagnosing bipolar -- 4. Jessica's story -- 5. The lack of data: what works? What's safe? -- 6. The medication dilemma -- 7. Solutions to the lack of knowledge -- 8. Updates on the stories. |
| Summary |
In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with serious psychiatric disorders and prescribed medications that are just beginning to be tested in children. The drugs can cause serious side effects, and virtually nothing is known about their long-term impact. "It's really to some extent an experiment, trying medications in these children of this age," child psychiatrist Dr. Patrick Bacon tells FRONTLINE. "It's a gamble. And I tell parents there's no way to know what's going to work." |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
English dialogue; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Pediatric psychopharmacology.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Treatment.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Diagnosis.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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| Subject |
Films for the hearing impaired.
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Behavior disorders in children -- Treatment.
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Bipolar disorder in children.
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| Added Author |
Gaviria, Marcela.
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Wright, Daisy.
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Lyman, Will, 1948-
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PBS Home Video.
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Rain Media, Inc.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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| Added Title |
Frontline (Television program)
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| ISBN |
0793694272 |
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9780793694273 |
| Standard No. |
841887009287 |
| ISBN |
0793694272 |
| Music No. |
FRL62505 PBS Home Video |
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