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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Massey

Antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people rose between 2000-2019

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The proportion of children and young people prescribed antipsychotics in England almost doubled between 2000 and 2019, new research suggests.

The drugs, which have a tranquilising effect, are often used to treat major mental illness, such as schizophrenia, in adults.

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