Anti-Depressants And Their Link To Adolescent And Teenage Suicide
Anti-Depressants and Their Link to Adolescent and Teenage Suicide
Abstract
Two percent of preteens and five percent of adolescents suffer from depression (www.about-teen-depression.com 2004). There are specific signs and symptoms associated with depression, which are helpful in detection of the illness. There are various ways to treat depression, such as medication, group therapy, and/or herbal supplements. There are pros and cons with each treatment, but the worst coincides with the medication –suicide. Much research has been conducted, which will be discussed in the paper that has shown a link to antidepressants and suicide. However, there is also evidence that the suicide rate could be decreased with proper diagnosis and early, supervised treatment for depression, especially when dealing with children and adolescents.
Introduction
Depression is the newest epidemic sweeping across the world, affecting adults, teenagers, and even children. In fact, surveys have......
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