When do you decide if a child should go on a psychiatric medication?
When do you decide if a child should go on a psychiatric medication?
Certain mental disorders always require medication in addition to therapy, says Roy Boorady, MD, child psychiatrist. He explains the indicators that a child might need medication for their anxiety disorder.
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