In very young children, the use of psychotropic prescription medications to treat ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety and other mental health disorders appears to have leveled off. A national study of 2 to 5 year olds shows that overall psychotropic prescription use peaked in 2002-2005, then leveled off from 2006-2009. The researchers also discovered increased use of these medications among boys, white children and those without private health insurance during the 16-year ...Monday, 30 September 2013
Use of Psychotropic Medication Including Stimulants, in Young Children Leveling Off
In very young children, the use of psychotropic prescription medications to treat ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety and other mental health disorders appears to have leveled off. A national study of 2 to 5 year olds shows that overall psychotropic prescription use peaked in 2002-2005, then leveled off from 2006-2009. The researchers also discovered increased use of these medications among boys, white children and those without private health insurance during the 16-year ...
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