Topic > Antipsychotic Drugs Are Bad for Children - 1310

Antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been launched with highly visible consumer-facing advertising campaigns (Kluger). From magazine ads to TV commercials, pharmaceutical companies do their best to convince parents to buy their product, even if it's not always the best solution. With the help of advertising, drug sales have increased. According to one study, behavioral medications for children account for 17% of all pediatric drug spending, more than even antibiotics and anti-allergy medications. Problems were also caused by 19% of all pediatric visits or interventions and made consulting a pediatrician a chronic reason