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By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression since 1998

FDA Gets Tough on Drugs for Depression

Saturday October 16, 2004
As you've probably seen in the media recently, the FDA has agreed that a black box warning regarding suicide risk in children was necessary. I found this article in The Kansas City Star interesting because it presents both sides of the issue. They interviewed doctors who took a more moderate stance as well as a grieving family who petitioned against antidepressants after their child committed suicide.

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