Sleep & Anxiety

So many children these days are experiencing sleep disturbances and different forms of anxiety.  What is saddening is the number of children on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications.  Although, there is a definite time for the use of prescription medications we would want to investigate all aspects of the child’s health and utilize these medications as a last resort. A child’s nutritional status, quality of sleep, digestive functions, and daily routines all can contribute to well being and mental health of a child.