Teen Suicide rates are up–Medication for Teens

After FDA warnings on antidepressants for teenages, there has been a sharp increase in suicides. In 2003 the labels included on antidepressants for teenagers said that the medication may increase the possibiltiy that they may kill themselves. However, the studies were very weak. Futhermore, and more importantly, psychiatrist were more likely not to prescribe the antidepressants for fear of being sued. The outcome is more caucious behavior than the reality. Parents fear losing their children from medication. The fact is that something has to be done when your child is majorly depressed, now! So what are the alternatives. Hospitalization or medication the therapy. You must way the consequences. For more information on medications and the latest research, go to free mental health.

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