Nearly 500% increase in number of children prescribed psychiatric medication

The rise amounts to more than 5,300 medical-card patients.

Nearly 500% increase in number of children prescribed psychiatric medication

The number of children who have been prescribed psychiatric medication has increased by nearly 500% over the past decade.

The rise amounts to more than 5,300 medical-card patients.

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