Medication is generally not the first treatment option for anxiety. Psychiatrists probably overprescribe some medications for some disorders but there are a lot

Medication is generally not the first treatment option for anxiety. Psychiatrists probably overprescribe some medications for some disorders but there are a lot of non-chemical treatment options which are super effective for kids with anxiety. I was therapists for anxiety as a kid. My parents were never recommended meds but I did learn a bunch of skills to help me be more patient and calm.