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

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, March 12th, 2026

Billionaire Clive Palmer has officially announced his return to politics, revealing plans for the United Australia Party to contest every seat at the next federal election.

Joining Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings, Clive Palmer outlined his "New Deal" policies, which include abolishing Net Zero, scrapping the NDIS, and temporarily reducing immigration to zero.

Billionaire Clive Palmer has officially announced his return to politics, revealing plans for the United Australia Party to contest every seat at the next federal election.
Joining Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings, Clive Palmer outlined his "New Deal" policies, which include abolishing Net Zero, scrapping the NDIS, and temporarily reducing immigration to zero.

Why Clive Palmer says he wants to completely scrap the NDIS

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Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reflect on the team's narrow loss to the Bulldogs and the costly tribunal decisions that have depleted their roster.

Despite the setbacks, Zorko remained optimistic about their depth and defensive adjustments heading into a tough clash against the Sydney Swans.

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reflect on the team's narrow loss to the Bulldogs and the costly tribunal decisions that have depleted their roster.
Despite the setbacks, Zorko remained optimistic about their depth and defensive adjustments heading into a tough clash against the Sydney Swans.

Lions' defensive fixes and tribunal frustrations: Dayne Zorko previews Sydney clash

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

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