Suicide Pharmacotherapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Antidepressants has no proven role in the acute management of the suicidal adolescent or child. The American Society of Suicidology recommends administration of appropriated medications for an underlying psychiatric disorder in pediatric patients hospitalized for suicidal ideation or behavior.

Pharmacotherapy

Antidepressants has no proven role in the acute management of the suicidal adolescent or child. The American Society of Suicidology recommends administration of appropriated medications for an underlying psychiatric disorder in pediatric patients hospitalized for suicidal ideation or behavior.