Antidepressant prescriptions for children rise in England
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5 questionsWhat is the exact number of under-18s prescribed antidepressants each year? (BBC says 70,000, but Daily Mail does not provide a comparable figure.)
What is the breakdown of antidepressant prescriptions by age group (e.g., 12-17 vs. under 12) and condition?
How long are the actual waiting times for specialist mental health services for children and adolescents?
What are the long-term outcomes for children prescribed antidepressants without prior psychiatric assessment?
What specific measures are being taken to reduce the reliance on antidepressants and improve access to talking therapies?
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