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Do antidepressants help with fleeting suicidal thoughts?
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Antidepressants: Antidepressants plus psychotherapy.
Answered 12/18/2013
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Antidepressants may: Help, but it is still important to explore and resolve what the suicidal thoughts are about. Medication alone is seldom the best treatment for depression. Talk to a mental health professional.
Answered 10/6/2013
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