Posted by Fran on April 17, 2000, at 14:19:55
In reply to Re: anti-depresants, posted by Victoria on April 13, 2000, at 20:17:22
> I'm no expert either, but I agree with Phil. At least give talk therapy a reasonable try before going with meds. Last night, I went to a very interesting talk by a cognitive scientist who does research on brain development. It was very striking to hear from her results how much the brain develops and changes physically throughout childhood and adolescence (and also reassuring to learn that the brain continues to develop during
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> > The kid is having trouble sleeping and a little anxiety...TALK.
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> > PhilI agree that getting help for the child is better than drugs. It is ashamed that drugs are so frequently prescribed for children these days instead of the hugs and reassurances of the family or extended family unit. Love and concern go a long way in relieving anxieties in a child and also model positive ways of coping with stressors for a child.
Who was the speaker, and is there a way to log on to the info you found interesting?
Fran
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