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suicide rates and the use of antidepressants

Book Abstract by: maristel02    

Original Author: Karl E. Miller
Approximately about 1 million of americans die of suicide every year. After 20 years, the number of deaths from suicide has
already exceeded the number of deaths from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The main root cause of suicide is depression or feelings of worthlessness. Oftentimes, the client himself seek medical attention 1 month before killing himself. According to studies, medicines that can cure depression are: tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor and some other drugs. On the onset of puberty, depression is highly prevalent and it can lead to suicide because teens have ambivalent feelings. Suicide is a result of inability to cope up from one''s problem and not knowing how to deal with them. Seeking medical attention is not bad, talking to people such as your own family and friends can make you better and perhaps live life again and move on..
Published: September 07, 2007
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