Understanding meds for emotional and behavioral problems
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If you’re considering medication for a child with emotional or behavioral problems, it can be a tough call. You want to know what exactly it’s for, how it will affect your child, and why it’s the best choice of treatment, given the child’s needs.
That’s why we’ve spoken at length to experts ([link removed]) about medications commonly prescribed for mental health disorders, and what parents need to know about them. What’s actually the best medication for anxiety? How do you know if your child is getting the right dosage? What about more than one medication? And — crucially — when should behavior therapy be tried first before a prescription is written? That’s important because therapy is sometimes overlooked even though it may be a more effective treatment. We’ve rounded up answers to those questions and others this week, and we hope you’ll share these links with others who might want to get more informed about medication.
Caroline Miller, Editorial Director | Send a message to the Editor (mailto:
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