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High antidepressant script numbers highlight crisis in youth mental health
New Zealand Herald·July 18, 2026
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More than 23,000 teenagers aged 15-19 received antidepressant prescriptions last year, signaling a significant increase in youth mental health challenges. The high prescription numbers underscore growing concerns about depression and anxiety affecting adolescents.
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More than 23,000 teens aged 15–19 were dispensed antidepressants last year.
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