Antidepressant link to risk of violent behaviour

Common antidepressants have been linked to an increased risk of young people committing violent crimes.

Antidepressant link to risk of violent behaviour

A Swedish study found taking the drugs, known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs,) raised the likelihood of someone aged 15 to 24 being convicted for an act of violence by 43%.

No significant association was seen between SSRI use and violent crime in people aged 25 and older.

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