Antidepressants for Teens and Children

“Learn why antidepressants have warnings about suicidal thinking in children and teens, what to do before your child starts taking an antidepressant, and the warning signs of a potential problem.” Antidepressant medication at times can be a very important part of  is at times recommended for children with clinical depression, OCD, or anxiety disorders. Mayo Clinic is a trustworthy source for medical information. This website page, selected by Roger Brown, M.D. (child psychiatrist with Tumaini for many years) encourages an informed approach for families as they consider whether they want to do a medication trial as part of the treatment for these disorders in their own children. Mayo Clinic article