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3 myths about the use of psychiatric drugs in childhood

As well as clinical conditions, children can develop psychic illnesses as occurs in the adult population. The most prevalent disorders in this age group are depressive episodes, anxiety disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity, conduct disorders. In the present text, indications for the assessment and introduction of psychiatric drugs in childhood follow. Check out the full text written by Psychiatrist Cláudia Muñoz (CRM 30457) on the CEFI Contextus blog: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/3-mitos-sobre-o-uso-de-psicofarmacos-na-infancia/