MindSoothe Jr. Natural Child Anti-Depressant
Native Remedies developed MindSoothe Jr. as a response to the increasing demand for a safe, natural herbal treatment for children with depression, anxiety, OCD, Autism and related disorders.
MindSoothe Jr. uses the same highly successful formula as MindSoothe (the adult version) and contains the same ingredients in a child-friendly dosage.
Regular use of MindSoothe Jr. will:
- Assist in the treatment of Child and Teen Depression
- Reduce anger, mood swings and oppositional behavior in children with OCD
- Help to optimize levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, often implicated in some of the -secondary symptoms of autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Assist with concentration and behavioral difficulties associated with childhood depression
- Improve confidence and lift mood in children with anxiety and self esteem problems linked to depression
Safe all herbal anti-depressant for children
*Without the side effects of prescription anti-depressants"
"Many doctors and psychiatrists prescribe synthetic anti-depressants for children with depression or other developmental disorders.
While these medications certainly do have their place, it is my experience that they are significantly overprescribed, without first investigating more natural and equally effective alternatives.
It is alarming to see how many children are on a cocktail of prescription scheduled anti-depressants and psycho-stimulants. Often the drugs cause more complications than the original problem itself.
The use of strong scheduled drugs for children also often replaces proper assessment and the use of a complete and thorough treatment program for the child and the family."- Michele Carelse, Clinical Psychologist.
Diagnosis of childhood depression
Childhood Depression is not always as easily diagnosed as adult depression and can be masked. Children who are depressed do not always look sad and 'down' all the time, but may have other persistent symptoms that indicate that there is a problem.
If you suspect that your child may be suffering from depression, it is always best to consult a psychologist for diagnosis and to determine the underlying causes of the depression. Children and especially teenagers who talk about suicide should always be taken seriously.
While this is sometimes a way to get attention or may be something the child learned about at school, it could be serious and it is always better to be safe and have your child properly assessed.
Never discontinue prescription medication without first consulting your doctor or a health care professional who is experienced in natural medicine.
How old must the child be?
MindSoothe Jr. can safely be used by children from about age 6. Children younger than 6 can also use MindSoothe Jr. but should be supervised by a health care practitioner.
Caution: Never discontinue prescription medication without first consulting your doctor or a health care professional who is experienced in natural medicine. Do not use MindSoothe Jr. together with other prescription anti-depressants. If your child is very fair in complexion, use a sun block when there is excessive exposure to sun - St John's Wort can sometimes increase the skin's sensitivity to sunburn.
How quickly will it work?
MindSoothe Jr. contains two different ingredients, which act in different ways.
The Passiflora takes effect very quickly. You should notice that your child is calmer, less irritable and less easily frustrate within the first day.
St John's Wort works by preventing the over-metabolism of serotonin. The effect of this herb is gradual; it takes 3 - 5 weeks to reach its full potential. Within this period you should notice a gradual improvement in mood and behavior, as well as concentration.
Note: It is important that MindSoothe Jr. be used regularly as recommended. Continue use for about 6 months and then gradually taper off over a period of about 3 weeks. If symptoms do not return it will not be necessary to continue treatment.
How do I administer MindSoothe Jr.?
Instead of the capsules used in the adult formula, MindSoothe Jr. comes in convenient and easy to administer drop form.
Dosage: Use one drop per age year of the child twice daily (dilute in 25 - 50 ml or about 1/4 glass water or juice).
For children over the age of 15 years please see our adult formula.
How long will a bottle last?
One bottle of MindSoothe Jr. will last 30-45 days.How does MindSoothe Jr. work and what are the ingredients?
The ingredients in MindSoothe Jr. are well researched and have been shown to be effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Both are very well respected naturopathic herbs and have been safely used for centuries.
Depression is often associated with an imbalance in certain neurotransmitters in the brain, especially serotonin. This is often caused by stress, but may also be hereditary or linked to disorders like autism or other developmental disorders.
St John's Wort, one of the principle ingredients in MindSoothe Jr. is widely used as a treatment for depression and other disorders associated with serotonin imbalance. It has been well researched and many clinical studies have demonstrated that it can be highly effective in the treatment of depression and other mood disorders.
Passiflora has been extensively used by naturopaths as a calmative and to reduce irritability, restlessness and anxiety. It acts as a natural tranquilizer, without further aggravating the symptoms of depression, which can happen with the use of some herbs like Valerian.
The proportion of St John's Wort and Passiflora in the remedy has been carefully calculated to ensure therapeutic dosage and maximum effectiveness.
