Capstones
Graduation Date
Fall 12-3-2019
Grading Professor
Andrew Lehren
Subject Concentration
International
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
This capstone project takes a deep dive into the world of off-label medicine, specifically focusing on psychiatric drugs for children. Off-label medicine is common practice, but not many people understand the potential dangers of this practice if doctors are not forthcoming and honest with their patients about potential side effects. Throughout this report, we detail the experiences of youths who took antipsychotics and antidepressants for off-label purposes, and the life-changing side effects the experienced as a result.
Recommended Citation
May, Charles J.; Hyams, Danielle; and Karr, Larisa, "Off-Label, On Brand: How Psychiatric Drugs Reached Unsuspecting Youths" (2019). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/396
Clinton Harper as a child, before his Risperdal treatment
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Clinton Harper and his family
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Clinton Harper as a child, before his Risperdal treatment
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Clinton Harper (right) and his mother Teresa Harper (left) after his Risperdal treatment
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