So it seems that more and more, I am seeing adolescents in clinic who are suffering from a pervasive mood disturbance that is affecting their everyday life. But what makes a mood disturbance more than just something passing and when should you be seeking help for your...
Following on from last week, today we take a look at medication used to treat anxiety (and depression) in children. How does it work? What are the side effects? How long do children have to stay on it? Dr Megs tries to cover all of these commonly asked questions for parents in this article.
Megan is a Brisbane and Ipswich-based paediatrician in public and private practice, and mum to two small children. You can usually find her working hard in private practice at Paeds in a Pod North Lakes and Greenslopes, and in public practice at Ipswich Hospital.
PLEASE NOTE: This blog is written for the purpose of providing GENERAL advice about common children's health topics (and of course recipes). It is NOT a substitute for a proper medical assessment and examination by a qualified physician.
If your child is unwell, seek medical and attention and advice in person.