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Podcast: Newstalk Breakfast
Episode: Concerns about the overmedication of young people
Description: The number of prescriptions for ADHD medication has increased by 87 per cent in the five years to 2024, according to the HSE.  With a growing number of young people being diagnosed with anxiety and depression-like symptoms, should we be concerned about overmedication?  Joining Anton to discuss is Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Patricia Byrne.