Abstract
Recent research suggests first generation antipsychotic medications may be no less effective or tolerated than second generation antipsychotics. To review prescribing practices in UK adolescent mental health settings. A review of literature and a postal survey (structured questionnaire) of clinicians in UK adolescent mental health settings (80 general and specialised in-patient units) were conducted. Second generation antipsychotics remain the drug of first choice for most UK clinicians (based on a survey response rate of 40%). Guidelines for antipsychotic use in adolescents need updating. Clinicians who qualified in the last 10 years may need specific training and experience in use of first generation antipsychotics.
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