One thing I don't see mentioned in the articles you sited, HelgaDE, is why these people who either committed suicide or killed/harmed others were on the meds to begin with. What was the disorder each person/teen had that they were prescribed meds in the first place? Were they taking the correct dosages? Then there's the possibility they were overdosing on prescribed meds ~or~ getting them on the street for the effects having no idea of dosages and such.

It is good to be aware of potential, especially potentially harmful side effects of medications, but honestly, I think this is over-hyped. For example, I was put on Prozac just about as soon as it came out. THEN shortly thereafter I started seeing articles about "Prozac causing suicide." I expressed concern about this the next time I saw my T. and his answer was "There is an increased incidence in suicide among those who are suicidal." (Took me a few minutes to figure that one out...lol)

I'm certainly not saying there "can" be a risk regarding most any medication, usually by its misuse, but I still stand by a lot of it is hype. Without Prozac and its "twin" Zoloft along with Depakote - I'm not sure I would be here today. My mother and stepfather both take Prozac as well.

My point isn't to be argumentative, but I get tired of EVERY negative thing that happens being tied to psychotropic meds.