It is an anti psychotic that helps with agitation, anxiety, and calms you without actually being sedating (at least for us). As for the depression my husband just said after a couple of days on it he felt human, everything was just easier to do. My son is less worried so his picking is less, I have not seen him go into crying meltdowns, or staying up for days. There's no threats to harm himself or others since starting the med.

My 5'2" 120 lbs 12 yr old takes 10 mg. My 360 lbs 6'3" husband takes 5 mg. My son and husband have gained 1-2 lbs a month while on it.