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In the News - Antidepressants Safe for Children and Adolescents

The Associated Press

Study: Antidepressants may help kids (Source: USA Today)
April 17, 2007
By Carla K. Johnson, AP writer
Dr. David Brent 

The New York Times

Scales Said to Tip in Favor of Antidepressant Use in Children (requires login)
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
April 18, 2007
*Page A21*
Dr. David Brent

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pitt study of antidepressants boosts benefits for children
April 18, 2007
By Anita Srikameswaran, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dr. David A. Brent

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Drugs' benefits outweigh suicide risk, Pitt research finds
By Allison M. Heinrichs
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
April 18, 2007
Dr. David Brent

The Wall Street Journal

Antidepressants Get a Boost For Use in Teens (PDF) 
Despite Warnings on Labels, Study Says Benefits Outweigh Risks of Suicidal Tendencies
By ELIZABETH BERNSTEIN and JENNIFER CORBETT DOOREN
April 18, 2007; Page D1

Reuters

Antidepressants' benefits exceed risks: study
Tue Apr 17, 2007
By Julie Steenhuysen
Dr. David Brent

Bloomberg.com

Antidepressants Do Children More Good Than Harm
By Nicole Ostrow
April 17, 2007
Dr. David Brent

National Public Radio

Kids and Antidepressants: More Good Than Harm?
April 17, 2007
by Joanne Silberner
Dr. David Brent

U.S. News & World Report

In Kids, Benefits of Antidepressants Appear to Outweigh Risks
By Deborah Kotz
April 17, 2007
Dr. David Brent

WebMD

Antidepressant/Child Suicide Risk Slim
Study: Depression Drugs' Benefits for Kids Far Outweigh Suicide Risk
By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Medical News
April 17, 2007
Dr. David A. Brent

USA Today

Study: Antidepressants safe for kids, teens
April 17, 2007
Dr. David Brent

The Washington Post

FINDINGS - Antidepressant Risk For Kids May Be Lower
April 18, 2007; Page A09

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