Depression In Children
Last Update: 10/09/2008 6:07 pm
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Topping tonight's "Health Headlines", at least half of U.S. children who take anti-depressants aren't in therapy. A new study suggests that information greatly increases the number of kids on medication who are suicidal. An example? 15% of children on Prozac were suicidal, compared with the 8% on Prozac and getting therapy, and the 6% receiving just therapy. The report tracked insurance claims made for children and teens on antidepressants. The drugs have safety warnings all over them saying they could increase suicidal behavior in people 24 and younger.
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