Zoloft plus therapy effectively reduced anxiety in children, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.  Zoloft is a brand name for the anti-depressant drug sertraline.

The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.  It found that either the medication or therapy had benefits when used in isolation.  Still, the best results were obtained by combining the drug with therapy.

Setraline has been linked with suicidal thoughts and behavior in children with depression.  Advice must be sought from a qualified physician before attempting this treatment.

In my law practice, I see the results of untreated anxiety in children and teens.  The untreated disorder may lead to juvenile delinquency,  failure at school and stress on parents.