[Irish Times] , Bowers, Shauna Antidepressant prescriptions for under-15s up 130% since 2012, HSE figures show. (02 Jun 2023)
External website: https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2023/06/02/antid...
...Figures obtained by The Irish Times show that a total of 6,541 prescriptions for antidepressants were issued for children aged 0 to 15 years old in 2012. This figure has risen significantly since then, reaching 15,113 in 2022....
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Type of care > Mental health care (Psychiatry / Psychology)
T Demographic characteristics > Adolescent / youth (teenager / young person)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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