Anxiety in Children: How to Know When to Seek Treatment or Medication

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Anxiety in children is extremely pervasive. These are the anxiety symptoms, treatments, and medications for children you need to know.

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Parenting is difficult, but it can be even harder when your child is chronically feeling anxious. Nearly one in three children & teenagers will meet criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18 – and this alarming number is still rising. In this exclusive 6-episode series, Dr. Judy Ho (an expert in child psychology) walks you through child anxiety symptoms, how to help children cope with fears & phobias, and perhaps most importantly, how to find the BEST treatment plan for long-term mental wellness. Welcome to the MedCircle original series, “Anxiety in Children: Coping with Phobias & Finding the Right Care.” Dr. Ho ends the series with self care tips that your child can use to face their anxiety in the long-term.

Dr. Ho’s most actionable anxiety tips are on MedCircle.com, so head over to MedCircle to watch the rest of this interview video series.

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TOP MEDICATIONS FOR TREATING ANXIETY

Are you dealing with anxiety and feel like maybe you need to take a medication toh elp with your symptoms? In this video we will go over some of the top medications that are used to treat anxiety and when they are appropriate to use. We’ll discuss Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Lorazepam and Valium. Also we’ll discuss Propranolol and Hydroxyzine and SSRI and SNRI like Lexapro, Cymbalta, Zoloft and more.

Medication should not be the only thing you rely on to treat anxiety. There are plenty of things that you can and need to do, to work on your anxiety without medication.

For some ideas on things that you can do to treat your anxiety without medication check this one out: https://youtu.be/3NmaZs6ZXTs

Hopefully this can help you have a better idea of your options so you can make an informed decision with your doctor.

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Medication for Anxiety

The physical symptoms of #anxiety can be overwhelming and feel hard to control. CBT and medication are both effective treatments for symptoms of anxiety. #mentalhealth #wellbeing

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If you or your loved ones are in need of help, please consult the following list of hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER:
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255
Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454
Video relay service: 800-273-8255
TTY: 800-799-4889
Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255
ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

211 Hotline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, mental health or substance use issues, or abuse and/or who needs help finding supplemental food programs, shelter/housing, utilities assistance, disaster relief, employment and education opportunities, affordable healthcare (including sliding scale services), or other social services.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 2-1-1 (180+ languages)
ONLINE CHAT: Varies by location (check website)
WEBSITE: 211.org

The Trevor Project Support Center
For LGBTQ youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-488-7386
TEXT NUMBER: Text START to 678678
ONLINE CHAT: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
WEBSITE: thetrevorproject.org/

Crisis Text Line
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
TEXT NUMBER:
US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741
UK: Text 85258
Ireland: Text 086 1800 280
WEBSITE: crisistextline.org

Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans and service members experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER:
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
TEXT NUMBER: Text 838255
ONLINE CHAT: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
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