Children Quote by Gwen Olsen
““If you are a parent trying to determine if psychiatric medications are appropriate for your child, remember one thing: Most of these drugs have not been tested on and are, therefore, not approved to be used in children under the age of eighteen. Many may escalate your child’s emotional issues. Children require love, attention, nurturing, and healthy boundaries to feel emotionally secure and well- adjusted. Even if the drugs manage to restrain or numb their feelings and behavior, if the root of their origin is not addressed, they will soon return, often with a vengeance, once the drugs are removed.””
About This Quote
Psychiatric drugs for children lack testing and approval, often worsening emotional issues if underlying causes aren't addressed.
In simple terms: Kids' meds aren't tested; can worsen emotions if root causes ignored.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize love, boundaries, and therapy over medication.
Themes
parenting
mental health
medication
child development
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advisory
cautionary
When to use this quote
- parent‑child counseling
- seeking second medical opinion
- establishing healthy routines
- monitoring medication effects
Key Concepts
psychopharmacology
developmental psychology
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you addressing the underlying emotional needs?
- How can you support your child without relying solely on drugs?
A Different Perspective
Medications may provide temporary relief but can mask deeper problems.
![“[Psychiatric] drugs have so many side effects because using them to treat a complex psychiatric disorder is a bit like trying to change your engine oil by opening a can and pouring it all over the engine block. Some of it will dribble into the right place, but a lot of it will do more harm than good” quote by Suman Rai](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/689/suman-rai-785_facts_psychiatric-drugs-have-so-many-side-effe_763384.jpg)
