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University of South Australia: Long-term Antidepressant Use Surges in Australia, Sparking Warnings of Overprescribing
December 03, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:

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Long-term antidepressant use surges in Australia, sparking warnings of overprescribing

Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in young people aged 10-24, where rates have more than doubled.

The finding is from a new study undertaken by University of South Au . . .

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