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 a movement to change childhood health care. Further details on this development are available from the source. In Miami, locals can look to the Florida Department of Health for more information on the new guidance and its implications for child mental health care.