kaitlinbell's MyC-SPAN

We should medicate kids who are seriously unhappy and dysfunctional. If other methods like therapy don't work, parents shouldn't let their kids suffer too long.

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If parents decide to medicate their kids, they should stay flexible and try to make kids partners as much as possible in their own treatment.

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It was a mistake to let fears about unlikely adverse effects of meds - like antidepressants causing suicidal thoughts in young people result in kids being prescribed more heavy-duty, antipsychotics which are much more likely to cause serious side effects like weight gain and Type II diabetes.

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In addition to many physical side effects, some studies do show that medications could create near, worse mental health conditions in kids who take them. That's a scary thought.

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Many psychiatrists aren't happy with quick in-and-out "med checks." They feel huge financial pressure and pressure from the insurance companies.

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Most parents aren't jumping to medicate their kids and therapy is a good choice. The problem is, many kids resist therapy.

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• 12 views