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Anxiety Medications for Children and Adolescents: A Parent's Guide
When we talk about medication for children's anxiety, we're working with a brain that's still actively developing. I often tell parents to think of their child's brain like a house that's still under construction - it's more sensitive to changes and interventions than an adult's fully-built brain. This is why we're especially thoughtful about medication choices and dosing for young people.
We approach care differently.
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Mental Health Facts For Families From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
AACAP's Facts for Families page provides concise and up-to-date information on mental health issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.
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Information on Mental Health Disorders from the American Psychiatric Association
This comprehensive resource curated by the American Psychiatric Association provides information about mental health conditions for patients and families.
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Screen Media Resource Center From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Children and adolescents spend more waking hours with screen media than in any other activity, even school. Read how screen time impacts children and how to how to manage it.