Current Understanding of the Neurobiology of Agitation

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" Current Understanding of the Neurobiology of Agitation "
Miller, Christopher W.T.; Hodzic, Vedrana; Weintraub, Eric

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	932608
Doc. No	:	LA85n1b3g2
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Miller, Christopher W.T.; Hodzic, Vedrana; Weintraub, Eric
Title & Author	:	Current Understanding of the Neurobiology of Agitation [Article]\ Miller, Christopher W.T.; Hodzic, Vedrana; Weintraub, Eric
Title of Periodical	:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume/ Issue Number	:	21/4
Date	:	2020
Abstract	:	Introduction: Managing agitation in the clinical setting is a challenge that many practitioners faceregularly. Our evolving understanding of the etiological factors involved in aggressive acts has betterinformed our interventions through pharmacologic and behavioral strategies. This paper reviews theliterature on the neurobiological underpinnings of aggressive behaviors, linking psychopathology withproposed mechanisms of action of psychiatric medications shown to be effective in mitigating agitation.