Episode 21: Is It the Right Time? A Parent's Guide to Considering Medication and Team Based Care

In this episode of "Stream of Dreamearly," host Alana Rifkin Gelnick welcomes Dr. Kareem Ghalib, a compassionate child psychiatrist, for an enlightening conversation about pediatric psychopharmacology. Together, they explore the importance of thorough evaluation and the role of behavioral therapy before considering medication. Dr. Ghalib demystifies common medications for ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and thoughtfully addresses parents' concerns about side effects and off-label use. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Ghalib highlights the value of collaboration, transparency, and truly individualized care; sharing inspiring stories of how effective treatment can transform children's lives. This episode is an invitation for families to build trust with their providers and to feel empowered as active participants in their children's mental health journeys.

To visit Dr. Ghalib's website, go to https://website.kareemghalib.com/.
You can reach the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Family_Resources/Parents_Medication_Guides.aspx?hkey=c5ad9d72-b5db-4994-b3ab-96fe5350439a.