Posted on August 13, 2009 18:03
Categories: Mental Health | Special Populations | Treatment and Recovery
Topics: Children & Adolescents | Mental Health | Prescription Drugs | Treatment
This study found that, after the FDA required a black-box warning on antidepressants outlining the possible suicide risk in children, antidepressant use declined sharply over all age groups--including but not limited to children. The authors conclude that risk communications strategies must be re-considered to ensure intended results.
Busch, S. H., & Barry, C. L. (2009). Pediatric antidepressant use after the black-box warning. Health Affairs, 28(3): 724-33. DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.28.3.724 http://content.healthaffairs.org/cgi/content/abstract/28/3/724
Authors: Susan H. Busch, Colleen L. Barry
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