Should My Child Be Evaluated For Medication If He Or She Shows Signs Of Anxiety And Depression?
Dr. Susan Mayes answers the question: 'Medication For Anxiety/Depression?'
BySusan Mayes, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Penn State College of Medicine
October 15, 2008, 11:32 AM
Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: Should my child be evaluated for medication if he or she shows signs of anxiety and depression?
Answer: Research studies demonstrate that medications can reduce anxiety and depression in children. Therefore, these medications may also be helpful for children with autism who have anxiety or depression.
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