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Prescribing of psychiatric drugs to �Ӱ�ֱ��n kids on the rise

Posted on Jan 31 2022 by Elisa Black

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found. This is despite the known risks of adverse effects in young people, and potential consequences for children’s developing brains and bodies.

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors prescribing benzos for longer periods than recommended

The study found that in new benzodiazepines and Z-drugs users, prescribing lasts 11 months on average, which is 11 times longer than the current recommendation of no more than 4 weeks.

Posted on Dec 23 2021 by Elisa Black

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for longer periods than recommended, researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found.

Link between rising use of antidepressants and youth suicide

Black and white image of a young woman, eyes closed

Posted on Jun 9 2020 by Cathy Parker

New research from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide and Curtin �Ӱ�ֱ�� and has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young �Ӱ�ֱ��ns have risen sharply since 2009, raising concerns about the safety of current treatment practices, and the veracity of advice from �Ӱ�ֱ��n suicide prevention experts.