Thanks Perma for posting that report. Seems there are still a lot of unknowns about the issue and the influence of factors not included in the study.

For me the best news in the report is highlighting the need for close monitoring....

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"Explain to interested patients that this study supports careful clinical monitoring during the treatment of depressed children and adolescents with antidepressant medications."

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Had they added the importance of other concurrent therapies and training I'd have felt a little like things were pointing in the right direction.

People really need to get that meds alone can not lead to long term recovery. It scares me how broadly meds are being used on children without careful diagnosis and monitoring. Too often its neglect and abuse that fuels suicide attempts in children more than it is a reaction to drugs. Watching eyes would see but too often no one is watching the child closely enough to see the signs in time. So sad.