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Of Like Minds does not cover topics related to youth and mental illness. That's because it is a very specialized topic. Children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders do not always display the same symptoms as adults. They do not respond to drug therapies in the same ways that adults do. Some psychotropic drugs can pose risks for youth. Sometimes medications aren't the best treatment. Children and adults are more difficult to diagnose: Symptoms of psychiatric disorders can be similar to typical adolescent emotional turmoil. Youth are more spontaneous and less likely to consider the consequences of their actions. They are more likely to act on their feelings without thinking about tomorrow. These factors can put them at risk for suicide. If
you feel your child might have depression, bipolar or anxiety disorder,
or any other psychiatric illness; if you think your child could be at
risk for suicide, find a psychiatrist and a mental health therapist
who specializes in the treatment of children or adolescents. Monitor
and record your child's moods and behavior. And educate yourself. Find
out everything you possibly can about your child's symptoms, possible
diagnosis and the pros and cons of potential treatments.
Page last modified April 2008
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Here some sound sources of information: Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Teen
Mental Health Problems: What Are The Warning Signs 11
Questions To Ask Before Psychiatric Hospitalization Of Your Child Or
Adolescent Questions
To Ask Your Doctor about Psychiatric Medication For Children And Adolescents
The
Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Information
for Patients and Families Bipolar
Disorder Information For Teens Preventing Adolescent Suicide Including Myths and Warning Signs
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