Med FAQs — Teen

A Parent's Guide to Medication for Teens with Depression & Anxiety

Interview with Neuropsychiatrist, Dr. James Lee, M.D.

Hosts: David Russ and Chris McCarthy

Having a teen struggle with depression and anxiety is deeply concerning. You may wondering if medication is the right answer for him or her? You may be concerned about side effects, long-term use, and how the medications work? Med FAQs-Teen, a 2-CD interview with noted Neuropsychiatrist Dr. James Lee, answers these questions and more!

In this CD, you will get answers to your questions, such as:

  • What causes adolescent depression and anxiety?
  • What are the medications are used to treat adolescent depression and anxiety?
  • Is teenage depression different from adult depression?
  • Is there such a thing as “normal” teenage depression?
  • Are the potential side-effects of medications worth the risk?
  • When should you seek help?
  • What are the risks if I do not seek treatment?
  • How do I find the right doctor?
  • What is the importance of sleep, diet, and exercise?
  • Bi-Polar is a common diagnosis these days. What is that?

Who is Dr. Lee?

Disc 1

  1. Introduction
  2. What is Anxiety?
  3. The Genetic Factor
  4. Are the Parents to Blame?
  5. A Thinking Problem or Biology?
  6. Can thinking Change Biology?
  7. Is Teen Depression Normal?
  8. The Bipolar Diagnosis
  9. Signs of More Serious Depression and Suicidality
  10. Eating Disorders and Depression
  11. Family Dynamics in Teen Depression
  12. When Should You Consider Therapy?
  13. When Should You Consider Medication?
  14. Types of Anxiety in Children
  15. The Difference of Depression and Anxiety in Children
  16. The Risks of NOT Getting Help
  17. Will My Child Grow Out of Anxiety?
  18. Types of Medication
  19. Medication Warnings
  20. The Importance of Neurotransmitters
  21. Medications That Are Easier On The Body
  22. How Memory Affects The Use of Medications
  23. Brand Name vs. Generic Medications
  24. More On Side Effects

Disc 2

  1. Finding The Right Medication(s)
  2. Problems with Long-term Use of Medications?
  3. The Benefits of Taking Medication
  4. How Long Should a Child Stay on Medication
  5. More On The Benefits of Medication
  6. Are Medications Just Placebos?
  7. Choosing A Doctor
  8. The Importance of Sleep
  9. The Importance of Diet
  10. The Importance of a Proper Examination, Testing, & Follow-up
  11. The Affect of Puberty on Mood Disorders/Anxiety
  12. The Importance of Breathing/Relaxation Exercises

Med FAQs — Teen $18.95 (includes all of Med FAQs — Child + extra material for anxious teens)