Scrutiny investigating reasons behind "staggering" number of children on ADHD medication
Jersey Evening Post
Jersey officials are investigating why the number of children on ADHD medication has risen sharply post-pandemic and has not decreased as expected. Children’s Minister Richard Vibert noted a "massive increase" in ADHD medication use during the pandemic, with 771 children currently on treatment and 187 awaiting assessments. Scrutiny panel members are concerned about the long-term implications and the need to understand the reasons behind the sustained high numbers.
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