SPECIAL REPORT: Why are children being prescribed more psychiatric and serious medications than ever

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New studies suggest more children than ever are being prescribed psychiatric drugs and other serious medications.

It takes a lot more than a simple check up to determine if a child should be put on medication.

FOX 7's Scarlett Greyson spoke with a psychiatrist and psychologist who believe some children could be facing long term health risks because they're being diagnosed too quickly.