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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Natasha May

Study reveals ‘concerning’ rise in antipsychotic drugs being prescribed to children

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The most common diagnosis among children who are prescribed antipsychotics is depression or anxiety. Photograph: Getty Images

Sienna* was “hyperactive from birth” – rolling, crawling, walking ahead of time. But her active nature brought with it increasing difficulty managing her emotions as she grew up.

By the age of four, her mother Rachel* could no longer drive the car without Sienna throwing her shoes at her.

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