Information about Medications
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Deciding whether to start your child on medication can be a difficult decision. Below we have printable information on the use of specific medications in children and youth.
Medications for treating mental illnesses are also sometimes called psychiatric medications. These medications are used to treat the symptoms of many mental illnesses. These medications are prescribed by doctors, such as family physicians and psychiatrists, and are often used with other treatments such as counselling or psychotherapy. They can play and important role in treating many mental illnesses.
When discussing the use of psychiatric medications with your doctor, open communication can help to find the right psychiatric medication(s) for you child or youth.
Medications for treating mental illnesses are also sometimes called psychiatric medications. These medications are used to treat the symptoms of many mental illnesses. These medications are prescribed by doctors, such as family physicians and psychiatrists, and are often used with other treatments such as counselling or psychotherapy. They can play and important role in treating many mental illnesses.
When discussing the use of psychiatric medications with your doctor, open communication can help to find the right psychiatric medication(s) for you child or youth.
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Adult Medical, Child Medical, Mental Health, Websites and Applications
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health , Schizophrenia , Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-18
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N/A
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Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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