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Shock NHS figures show 703 anti-depressants prescriptions given to one-year-olds

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Infants are routinely prescribed anti-depressants to stabilise their moods. Shocking NHS figures show there were 703 prescriptions for one-year-olds in England over five years.

From 2015 to 2019, 188 two-year-olds, 285 three-year-olds, 381 four-year-olds and 718 five-year-olds were put on pills. Figures then soared, with 6,000 prescriptions a year for 11-year-olds and 91,000 for those aged 16.

NHS guidance says anti-depressants are not recommended for under-18s usually, as in rare cases, they can trigger thoughts of suicide and self-harm in this age group.

There are also fears the medication could affect brain development. Dr Louise Theodosiou, from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said anti-depressants can be prescribed for a range of

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