Antidepressant treatment trajectories and suicide attempt among Australians aged 45 years and older: A population study using individual prescription data.

Gregory L Carter Sandro Sperandei Kate M Chitty Andrew Page

Published in: Suicide & life-threatening behavior (2021)

Some older adults have increased risk of suicide attempt with antidepressant exposure, which may persist for months. Clinical guidelines should recommend a period of monitoring for treatment-emergent suicidal thoughts and behaviors in older adult patients.

Keyphrases

physical activity
major depressive disorder
depressive symptoms
middle aged
community dwelling
clinical practice
big data
data analysis