Suicides in Adolescents: Benefit/Harm Balance of Antidepressants

Introduction: Depression is an important cause of suicide in adolescents. It has been speculated that antidepressants themselves can increase the risk of suicide. Method: Cases of adolescents admitted to the Ege University Pediatric Emergency Department in Turkey due to suicide attempt were assessed...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health 2007-01, Vol.3 (1), p.13-15
Main Authors: Saz, Ulas Eylem, Arslan, Mehmet Tayyip, Egemen, Ayten
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Depression (Psychology)
Drug Therapy
Foreign Countries
Hospitals
Research Needs
Risk
Role
Suicide
Turkey
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Summary:Introduction: Depression is an important cause of suicide in adolescents. It has been speculated that antidepressants themselves can increase the risk of suicide. Method: Cases of adolescents admitted to the Ege University Pediatric Emergency Department in Turkey due to suicide attempt were assessed. Results: Nine of 13 suicide attempts during June 2005 were due to overdose of antidepressants prescribed for major depressive disorder. Conclusion: Well-designed studies are needed to elucidate the role of antidepressant drugs in suicide. (Contains 1 table.)
ISSN:0973-1342
0973-1342
DOI:10.1177/0973134220070103