My son is 10 years old,diagnosed with a mood disorder,anxiety,ocd ,depression ,will lexapro help??I think most of his moods come from having the ocd and anxiety?They want to try lexapro not sure what mg yet??
I am afraid that I do not really feel I can comment in reply to your question as I am an adult psychiatrist and I have never worked with any patients younger than age 16. Perhaps there is another forum where you could get advice from a child psychiatrist?
I am not an expert but if I had a child in that situation I would like to see them receive age-appropriate psychotherapy first. Have they suggested therapy at all?
I am unsure if the medication is safe for children (some say not to use some medications) but I expect the doctor will have weighed up the risks and benefits. It is good to be cautious and to get independent advice. I hope the expert here is able to help you.