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Florida's new child mental health guidance aligns with RFK Jr.'s push to curb psychiatric drug use
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the guidance and its implications are available from the Florida Department of Health and other sources, including CBS4 Miami.
The Florida Department of Health has issued new guidance for treating mental health conditions in children. This guidance recommends against using psychotropic medications for children aged 5 to 17 in most cases. The conditions affected by this guidance include depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit related disorders.
The new guidelines align with efforts by the Make America Healthy Again movement to change childhood health care. Further details on the guidance and its implications are available from the Florida Department of Health and other sources, including CBS4 Miami .
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Category: arts Published: July 28, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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