N.Y. Times has done it again. A nice article taking a step back from the current flurry of news and discovery about the relationship between anti-depressants and suicide.
Commitment to Living
Family psychologist learns and teaches about suicide risk and prevention
Thank you so much. Antidepressants have worked for me and I have not killed anyone. The media can sure make you feel like a criminal for taking them. Thanks for speaking out.
Yes, good point. There have been a number of trends over the years. At first, people embraced SSRI medication unquestioningly. Then there was a backlash against them. I think the field is getting to a more balanced and realistic place. That meds can help many people, even if they don’t help as much or as many as was once believed. Thanks for your comment, Tony
[...] restriction and impulsivity in fantastic NY Times piece I have mentioned quite a few NY Times articles in this blog because I think they cover suicide really well. Last [...]