Laurell Haapanen

Editor

Laurell Haapanen is the medical editor for Psychiatry Advisor at Haymarket Media. She received an undergraduate degree in communications and master's degree in psychology. Her career has included positions as a technical editor and a mental health clinician.

All articles by Laurell Haapanen

Neurobehavioral Disorders

UK Study Finds Regional Variation in Prescription, Referral Patterns for ADHD

Laurell Haapanen

February 3, 2020

The first phase of analysis focused on changes in prescribing of ADHD medication through a defined transition period (aged 16 to 19 years).

Neurobehavioral Disorders

Benzodiazepines May Influence Suicide Risk in Anxiety Disorders

Laurell Haapanen

January 2, 2020

Benzodiazepines are considered a third-line treatment for the management of anxiety and sleep disorders, after antidepressant medications and psychotherapy.