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A member asked:
Why may ssris "cause suicide in teens, children or young adults"? what about this age cohort makes them different responders to ssris
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Exactly: There is no official answer to this. Let me share with you the same question. There is a lot of people researching this phenomenon. Thank you for asking, hopefully we will know soon.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Changing brain: It may be some time before we know. However, the young and adolescent brain is going through dramatic changes in is linkages/interconnections that does not occur after ~ age 25 when the brain reaches maturity. Ssri's at any dose alter neurotransmitters, and its effect on the changing brain is unpredictable even in experienced hands.
Answered 7/10/2013
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