Antidepressants 'linked to increase risk of violent behaviour in young people'

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

Antidepressants 'linked to increase risk of violent behaviour in young people'

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

A Swedish study found that 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%.

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