Antipsychotics

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children – here’s why we should be concerned

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children – here’s why we should be concerned: An increasing number of young people in the UK are being referred to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). Alongside this is the rising number of children prescribed medicines that treat mental illness. The evidence for the effectiveness and safety …

Antipsychotics can be life-changing, but they can also put patients at risk

Antipsychotics can be life-changing, but they can also put patients at risk: Ashley van Dyck/Shutterstock People who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia can suffer extremely disabling and distressing symptoms, such as tormenting voices and paranoid thoughts. But with the right treatment, most people can live complete and fulfilling lives – thanks mainly to their antipsychotic …