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will lexapro help with a 10 year old with a mood disorder

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??
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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?
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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.
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