ORCID
- Rohit Shankar: 0000-0002-1183-6933
Abstract
Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are the second most widely prescribed psychotropic for people with intellectual disabilities in England. Multiple psychotropic prescribing is prevalent in almost half of people with intellectual disabilities on ASMs. This analysis identifies limited evidence of ASM benefit in challenging behaviour management and suggests improvements needed to inform clinical practice.
DOI
10.1192/bjp.2022.182
Publication Date
2023-02-14
Publication Title
British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume
222
Issue
5
ISSN
0007-1250
Keywords
challenging behaviour, Epilepsy, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental, psychiatric conditions
First Page
191
Last Page
195
Recommended Citation
Shankar, R., Branford, D., & Sun, J. (2023) 'Antiseizure medications prescribing for behavioural and psychiatric concerns in adults with an intellectual disability living in England', British Journal of Psychiatry, 222(5), pp. 191-195. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2022.182
