The practice of prescribing medication to children and teens with mental health disorders is rife with controversy and poorly understood by parents, caregivers and church leaders seeking to minister to the kids, teens and families affected. Our Summer 2013 blog series- Ten Questions Parents and Caregivers Ask About Kids and Medication was developed to help address some of the most common misperceptions regarding the use of psychiatric medication in children and adolescents. Links to each post in the series may be found below, along with a Power Point presentation summarizing the series…
- Why does it seem so many kids are on medication?
- How would I know if my child would benefit from medication?
- What type of evaluation should a child receive before starting medication?
- Who’s qualified to prescribe medication for my child?
- When should parents consider non-medical treatment first?
- How well should medication work for my child’s condition?
- Are the medications prescribed to kids and teens with mental illness safe?
- How long will my child need medication?
- When should we question if our child is getting the right treatment?
- If this were your kid?
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