Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum uses this month’s podcast episode to explain the reasons to consider the use of medication as an adjunct in the treatment of Selective Mutism. The SMart Center receives questions on this topic all the time. “Should I use medication?” “For how long should I use medication?” “What type of medication should I use?” “What’s the dosing of medication to use?” “When can I ween off?” “How do I ween?” Dr. E answers all of these questions and more in this month’s episode.

(0:00) - Intro

(4:09) - On prescribing Xanex or Valium

(5:10) - Why use medication

(7:12) - When to use medication

(10:49) - How to use medication

(14:20) – Medication-induced side effects to be aware of

(18:26) – Medication's long-term effects

(20:10) – Common concerns around using medication

(22:53) – How to tell a child or teen they are going on medication

(24:52) – Weening off medication

(27:36) – How long should someone be on medication

(28:45) – Listener Q&A

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Relevant resources: Medication in the Treatment of Selective Mutism | What is Selective Mutism

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