Florida urges doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children

Name: Florida urges doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children
Uploaded: 2026-07-29T22:24:58+00:00
Description: Florida's surgeon general has warned doctors not to prescribe antidepressants and other psych drugs for children, instead urging comprehensive evaluations and behavioral therapy as first line treatment options.

NBC News — Jul 29, 22:24 PM — 2min

Florida's surgeon general has warned doctors not to prescribe antidepressants and other psych drugs for children, instead urging comprehensive evaluations and behavioral therapy as first line treatment options.