Using psychotropic drugs to treat children

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If a child experiences a complex mental health condition like psychosis, everyone would agree that someone at such a young age needs careful and considered care. If drugs are prescribed, the benefits must outweigh the risks. But there are fears that isn’t always happening, and that growing demand for mental healthcare means the people who need the most specific treatment aren’t always getting it.Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper and author of The One Thing We’ve Never Spoken About, Elfy Scott, on how mental health care for young people is becoming an issue of equality.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper and author of ‘The One Thing We’ve Never Spoken About’, Elfy ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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