Citation

Saz UE, Arslan MT, Egemen A. JIACAM 2007; 3(1): 13-15.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health)

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Abstract

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.

Language: en