The proportion of children and young people under 21 years old taking psychotropic medications in France increased between 2010 and 2021. In 2021, *** percent of those under ** take hypnotic and anxiolytic medications compared to * percent in 2010.
Psychotropic medications are prescribed by psychiatrists in cases of mood and neurotic disorders, schizophrenia, or depression.
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ANSM. (March 7, 2023). Share of children and young people taking psychotropic medications in France between 2010 and 2021, by type of psychotropic [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1656261/psychotropic-prevalence-rate-children-france/
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Share of children and young people taking psychotropic medications in France between 2010 and 2021, by type of psychotropic [Graph], ANSM, March 7, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1656261/psychotropic-prevalence-rate-children-france/