"Kennedy commented that these medications "have black box warnings that warn of suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation, so we can't exclude those as a culprit." First a truth, then a lie. The Black Box Warning on every antidepressant prescription does warn about the rare potential of increased suicidality in children and young adults early on in treatment. Of note, there are no warnings anywhere linking antidepressants to homicidal ideation or violence."
"RFK's position as HHS Secretary is historically held by an individual who is fact-based and data-driven. When dealing with issues of health, it is critically important to be able to interpret information, to discern what data is notable and what is noise. RFK's dangerous comment linking antidepressants and violence is conjecture. Because his title carries authority, this falsehood may cause families of children on antidepressants to worry or withdraw needed treatment."
Antidepressants do not cause violence. The Black Box Warning on antidepressants warns of a rare early-treatment increase in suicidal thinking among children and young adults. There are no regulatory warnings linking antidepressants to homicidal ideation or violence because data do not support such a link. Historical data from 2003 showed small increases in emotional lability with certain SSRIs versus placebo and no suicides. Accurate interpretation of data is essential to avoid unfounded conjecture that could lead families to discontinue beneficial treatment. With careful monitoring and oversight, antidepressant treatment for children remains safe.
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