Severe Behavioural Problems
Severe behavioural problems are actions that put a person or those around them at risk and limit their ability to take part in daily life. The term focuses on the consequences of behaviour, not the behaviour itself.
Key points
- Challenging behaviour is often discussed in the context of caring for someone with a health condition or a disability.
- Support may include medicine as one part of a broader plan, alongside behavioural strategies and environmental changes.
Medicines listed for Severe Behavioural Problems
The listed product is a tablet containing Chlorpromazine, an antipsychotic medicine. Antipsychotics are used for severe behavioural problems and other conditions that involve challenging behaviour.