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Child Antidepressant linked to suicide

A common children's antidepressant has been linked with a higher risk of suicide. Researchers belie...
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6:30 AM - 28 Jan 2016



Child Antidepressant linked to...

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Child Antidepressant linked to suicide

TodayFM
TodayFM

6:30 AM - 28 Jan 2016



A common children's antidepressant has been linked with a higher risk of suicide.

Researchers believe children and adolescents have a doubled risk of aggression and suicide when taking so-called SSRI or SNRI drugs.

The study - published in the British Medical Journal - recommends "minimal use of antidepressants in children, adolescents, and young adults".



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