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[quote=Anonymous]I work in child and adolescent mental health. I agree that sometimes meds are prescribed too readily or as the solution. However meds can also play an essential role.

Psych meds only treat symptoms so therapy is an important part of treating what is underlying the symptoms. Some kids needs meds to control the symptoms sufficiently for them to even be able to engage in therapy and have therapy be useful. Other kids need meds because the severity of their symptoms interferes with their daily functioning. Therapy takes time to treat an illness. It doesn't work overnight. Lots of kids need to be on meds until they have learned how what triggers the symptoms, and how to change their thinking and how to alter their actions to minimize the symptoms and to manage any residual symptoms.

Should parents think meds are the cure - no. All they do is mask and minimize symptoms. However should they consider meds as a part of the treatment plan - absolutely.

If a child's social, emotional, behavioral or academic functioning is being impacted by their mental health it is time to take action. That action should be to explore all treatment options and create an individualized plan that will work for that child.[/quote]

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