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The Commission found that the majority of parents/guardians neither are adequately informed, nor is their permission sought before their children are administered psychiatric drugs in state-operated children's psychiatric facilities. To protect patient rights and involve families in treatment planning, the Commission report strongly recommends to the State Office of Mental Health (OMH) that parents and guardians be given comprehensive information about psychoactive medication, and their written informed consent be obtained by psychiatric facilities before such medication is given to minor children.