New figures reveal a startling trend on the Gold Coast, where 1 in 10 children are now medicated for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings argued that this spike is driven by rushed doctors and disengaged parenting, urging families to focus on connection rather than quick-fix prescriptions.

New figures reveal a startling trend on the Gold Coast, where 1 in 10 children are now medicated for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings argued that this spike is driven by rushed doctors and disengaged parenting, urging families to focus on connection rather than quick-fix prescriptions.

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4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews

How 10-minute doctor visits and "lazy parenting" are fuelling a childhood pill crisis

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