Psychiatric Medications in Young Children - Lots of Questions and Some Answers
Preschool mental health is a topic of increasing interest for many people, and thankfully more young children who need mental health treatment are getting it. However, in a complex treatment landscape, understanding all the options can get complicated. While psychotherapy remains the mainstay of early childhood mental health treatment, there are instances when medication can be a crucial adjunct for a child to reach their best possible level of functioning. In this webinar, Dr. Weis covered the rationale for when medication may be considered for children under age 5 and provided some background on the most commonly used medications in this age group. We also covered the role that other treatment providers, educators, and related professionals can play in assuring that care is integrated across all providers to help the child most effectively