Abstract
The case of an adolescent with severe mental retardation, blindness, and a complex of behavioral symptoms consistent with mania is reported. Symptoms include an increased activity level, mood lability, irritability, hyposomia, and severe self-injurious behavior. The successful use of verapamil and valproic acid in the treatment of prolonged mania in this child is described.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 271-275 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- mania
- mental retardation
- valproate
- verapamil
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
