Event Brief
Florida urges therapy over meds for most youth
Filed: Jul 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Florida Department of Health guidance recommends prioritizing therapy and lifestyle changes over psychiatric prescriptions for many children.
WHO: Florida Department of Health officials; healthcare providers
WHAT: New guidance discourages immediate psychiatric medication for most children with depression, anxiety, and ADHD
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Florida Department of Health issued new guidance to prioritize therapy and lifestyle changes before prescribing psychiatric medications for children ages 5–17.
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