ORLANDO, Fla. — Data shows more young people are on prescriptions for depression and anxiety since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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That’s according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.
It says since COVID, the dispensing rate has risen almost 64% above normal.
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Experts say parents should look for signs of behavior and mood changes, and consult a doctor, before turning to antidepressants.
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