Medication and Children

General Information

Medications and Choices: the Perspective of Families and Youth (PDF), published by the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL) and the Institute for Community Health (ICH) in June 4, 2008, summarizes results of Massachusetts parent and youth surveys and focus groups on the perspective of families with regards to psychotropic medication choices. The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project: MCPAP offers a summary and review of the report on its website.

Guides for Specific Diagnoses

Medication Guide for Treating ADHD, from ParentsMedGuide, a collaboration of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Medication Guide for Treating Depression , from ParentsMedGuide, a collaboration of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Disclaimer: Material on the Project INTERFACE Web site is intended as general information. It is not a recommendation for treatment, nor should it be considered medical or mental health advice. Project INTERFACE urges families to discuss all information and questions related to medical or mental health care with a health care professional.