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Link between rising use of antidepressants and youth suicide

Black and white image of a young woman, eyes closed

Posted on Jun 9 2020 by Cathy Parker

New research from the University of Adelaide and Curtin University and has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young Australians have risen sharply since 2009, raising concerns about the safety of current treatment practices, and the veracity of advice from Australian suicide prevention experts.

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