Anti-psychotic medication for kids has long-term effects: study

By Lisa Wachsmuth
June 22 2016 - 5:30pm
Enduring impact: Researcher Michael De Santis has led a study which found the use of anti-psychotic medication in childhood could have significant long-term impacts on behaviours later in life. Picture: Paul Jones
Enduring impact: Researcher Michael De Santis has led a study which found the use of anti-psychotic medication in childhood could have significant long-term impacts on behaviours later in life. Picture: Paul Jones

Wollongong researchers have found that anti-psychotic medication commonly prescribed for children can lead to increased depression and anxiety in adulthood.

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