Mission Prep releases a new resource on anxiety medications for teens, covering pharmaceutical options alongside therapy approaches like CBT and EMDR.
-- Mission Prep’s latest resource addresses a gap in teen anxiety medication education - providing parents with evidence-based information on treatment options that combine pharmaceutical intervention with therapeutic support. Rather than present medication as a standalone solution, the resource details the benefits of a balanced approach integrating medication with therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
For more information, visit: https://missionprephealthcare.com/mental-health-resources/anti-anxiety-medication/
The new resource comes as the National Institute of Mental Health reports that an estimated 31.9% of adolescents will experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their teen years. In response, Mission Prep now offers families much-needed guidance in exploring (and selecting) suitable treatment decisions for their teenagers.
Its document covers three primary medication categories with practical, parent-focused information designed to clarify pharmaceutical options. As explained, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work by altering serotonin levels in the brain to regulate mood and sleep. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) target both serotonin and norepinephrine to help adolescents manage stress responses. Meanwhile, benzodiazepines enhance the effects of GABA - a neurotransmitter that slows brain activity and promotes relaxation.
Crucially, Mission Prep's resource steers clear of minimizing the risks associated with these anxiety medications for teens. In fact, the document clearly states that antidepressant medications used for anxiety in teens carry FDA black box warnings about potential suicidal thinking and behavior - particularly during the initial weeks of treatment.
Further, the guide stresses the importance of regular monitoring and open communication with healthcare providers - ensuring that parents understand the need for ongoing evaluation as their teenager begins medication. This transparent approach positions the resource as a responsible educational tool rather than a promotional vehicle - emphasizing that medication decisions require careful consideration and professional oversight.
Evidence supporting combination therapy forms the clinical foundation of Mission Prep's integrated approach. The resource presents proven evidence to help parents understand that pharmaceutical treatment should be paired with therapeutic strategies and coping skills development for recovery.
Accordingly, Mission Prep continues to operate residential and outpatient mental health recovery programs for teens with anxiety in California and Virginia - with telehealth options also available.
Their treatment model integrates many of the evidence-based therapies documented in its guide, such as CBT and EMDR alongside medication management. This coordinated approach aims to remove the burden from families who might otherwise struggle to assemble fragmented services - providing care that addresses both the neurochemical and psychological dimensions of adolescent anxiety disorders.
Interested parties can find further details about Mission Prep as a whole at: https://missionprephealthcare.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Prep
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionprephealthcare.com/
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