The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates of adolescents receiving psychopharmacological medication in Austria

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of everyday life, including the (mental) healthcare system. An increase in depression and anxiety symptoms has been reported worldwide, and is particularly pronounced in females and young people. We aimed to evaluate changes in pres...

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Published in:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Main Authors: M. Otter, O. D. Kothgassner, L. Lepuschütz, S. Drahos, P. L. Plener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00684-x