“What can you give a kid for anxiety?”
My daughter has anxiety. What can you give a kid for anxiety?
3 Answers
If the anxiety has been worsening and not alleviating with counseling or other behavioral measures, it needs to be evaluated by a specialist.
See this link..
https://childmind.org/article/best-medications-for-kids-anxiety/
and
https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/ways-to-calm-child-anxiety
and
https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/supplements-childhood-anxiety/#.YalBe9BKhPY
https://childmind.org/article/best-medications-for-kids-anxiety/
and
https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/ways-to-calm-child-anxiety
and
https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/supplements-childhood-anxiety/#.YalBe9BKhPY
It depends on the age of the child and the severity of the symptoms. The best treatment for anxiety is therapy. Medications are not as helpful as working with a therapist to learn to recognize triggers and learn coping skills to work through fears. The medications that are prescribed for anxiety in children are in the SSRI family like fluoxetine and sertraline. We often treat panic attacks with hydroxyzine. Consult your pediatrician or look for a pediatrician who will work with you to help your child.
