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Psychiatric Medication for Teens Ages 15–18: What Careful Prescribing Looks Like
Treatment during the transition to adulthood requires age-specific attention to diagnosis, privacy, family involvement, medication choice, and monitoring. Thoughtful psychiatric care supports teens as they navigate mental health, treatment decisions, and growing independence. A 16-year-old is referred for anxiety. Her mother describes falling grades, irritability, and hours spent alone in her room. The patient says she cannot sleep and wants something that will work quickly.
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