Collaborative problem solving (CPS) as a primary method of addressing acute pediatric pathological aggression along with other modalities.

The answer for treating pathologic aggression (PA) in children on inpatient psychiatry units (based on various factors like severity of aggression and co-morbidities) is less likely to be restrictive interventions or sedating the patient. Using seclusion and restraints or medications to calm down the aggression is not free of adverse consequences. A protocol is needed to safely and effectively address aggressive and violent children and adolescents seen very commonly in psychiatry inpatient units.