Tag Archives: suicidal behavior

Why are children’s hospital ERs becoming flooded with suicidal kids?

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Dr. G

How do we explain a nearly three-fold increase in the number of children and teens brought to pediatric emergency rooms over a seven year period with suicidal thoughts or behavior? Continue reading →

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Be Not Anxious…Is Medication Safe for Kids With Anxiety?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Dr. G

One of the greatest ongoing controversies in the fields of child psychiatry and pediatrics is the question of how safe SSRIs are in children, teens and young adults. The safety issue of greatest concern involves reported risks of SSRIs increasing suicidal thoughts during the first 30-60 days of treatment in persons under the age of 25.
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