The Medicated Child (full documentary)
Synopsis
A growing number of young children were prescribed powerful antipsychotic medications, raising concerns about serious side effects and long-term impacts.
Synopsis
Young children increasingly receive prescriptions for powerful antipsychotic medications, raising concerns about serious side effects and unknown long-term impacts. In the late 2000s, FRONTLINE examined the complexities surrounding this trend, featuring insights from parents, children, psychiatrists, and researchers. The program highlights the ongoing debate over the risks and benefits of medicating children facing mental health challenges. "The Medicated Child" is a co-production with RAINmedia, Inc., directed by Marcela Gaviria, with contributions from a dedicated production team.
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