Mental health treatment center Mission Prep has released an expert guide to Lexapro (escitalopram) as a treatment option for teens suffering from depression or anxiety.
-- With antidepressants now being among the front-line treatments for teen depression, California-based Mission Prep has published a new guide focusing on Lexapro (escitalopram). The guide was developed with both parents and teens in mind, and addresses some of the most common questions and concerns.
More details can be found at https://missionprephealthcare.com/mental-health-resources/antidepressants/lexapro/
Mission Prep specializes in residential mental health treatment programs for teens, with centers in California and Virginia. As such, the organization has extensive experience with the use of antidepressants for mental health struggles, which it wants to share via its growing online resource library.
According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 1 in 3 high school students reported poor mental health in 2021, and around 15% said they had been prescribed antidepressants. Escitalopram for teenagers, often sold under the brand name Lexapro, is one of the more frequently prescribed SSRIs.
As Mission Prep points out, receiving a prescription for antidepressants can often feel overwhelming for both teens and their parents. Understanding what the medication is, how it works, and the potential side effects can reduce discontinuation rates, thereby improving long-term outcomes.
“Teens and their families deserve straightforward information about treatment options, especially when those options involve long-term medication,” a Mission Prep representative explains. “That’s why we created this guide—to answer common questions in a calm and honest way.”
About Mission Prep
Offering focused residential and outpatient programs developed specifically for adolescents, Mission Prep is a state-licensed facility that aims to provide meaningful and effective support. The center uses proven techniques, such as recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a range of mental health struggles, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood and thought disorder, trauma and PTSD, and more.
“Mission Prep aims to provide support and sustainable change for adolescents and families who are challenged by teen mental health issues through our adolescent mental health programs,” the company continued. “To do this, we utilize a blend of time-tested therapeutic approaches as well as innovative interventions, preparing teens for the challenges of life and giving families the fresh start they need.”
Interested parties can find more information by visiting https://missionprephealthcare.com/
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Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Prep
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionprephealthcare.com/
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