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202155 minPGcurrent-affairs

mental-health public-health

Is This The Right Medication?

202155 minPGcurrent-affairs

In Britain, prescriptions for antidepressants in children nearly doubled from 2005 to 2015, raising concerns about their effectiveness and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare.

mental-health public-health

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Channel: OMG Stories

Is This The Right Medication?

2021• 55 minPG

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In Britain, prescriptions for antidepressants in children nearly doubled from 2005 to 2015, raising concerns about their effectiveness and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare.

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In the United Kingdom, prescriptions for antidepressants in children nearly doubled from 2005 to 2015, raising concerns about their effectiveness. Dr. Chris examines this trend, focusing on 15-year-old Jess, who struggles with severe anxiety and finds relief through Wilderness Therapy. Additionally, prescriptions for milk formula to treat Cow’s Milk allergy surged by almost 500% from 2006 to 2016, costing the National Health Service over £64 million annually. Dr. Chris critiques the influence of corporate advertising on healthcare, questioning the implications for children's health.

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