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Study: Pandemic spike in prescriptions for youth depression, anxiety

Study: Pandemic spike in prescriptions for youth depression, anxiety

Drug prescriptions nationwide to combat depression and anxiety among young people have jumped nearly 64% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study — driven by more girls and young women seeking mental health treatment.

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