A !9 year old teen involved in killing 8 people was using antidepressants and has many concerned. A teen in the Columbine tragedy was reported to be using antidepressants as well.

The NIH states antidepressants can help improve a persons’s mood, sleep, appetite, and concentration. It is required that manufacturers carry strong warning labels about antidepressants possible link to suicidal behavior in children, teens, adolescents,a nd young adults ages 18-24.

The FDA states that antidepressants may cause suicidal thinking and behavior. A recent analysis shows children on antidepressants were more likely to have suicidal thoughts or behavior compared to children taking a sugar pill.

Here is a list of some antidepressants:
Trade Name Generic Name
Adapin doxepin
Anafranil** clomipramine
Asendin amoxapine
Aventyl nortriptyline
Celexa citalopram
Cymbalta duloxetine
Desyrel trazodone
Effexor venlafaxine
Elavil amitriptyline
Lexapro escitalopram oxalate
Ludiomil maprotiline
Luvox (SSRI) fluvoxamine
Marplan (MAOI) isocarboxazid
Nardil (MAOI) phenelzine
Norpramin desipramine
Pamelor nortriptyline
Parnate (MAOI) tranylcypromine
Paxil (SSRI) paroxetine
Pertofrane desipramine
Prozac (SSRI)** fluoxetine
Remeron mirtazapine
Serzone nefazodone
Sinequan doxepin
Surmontin trimipramine
Tofranil** imipramine
Vivactil protriptyline
Wellbutrin bupropion
Zoloft (SSRI) sertraline

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It is important to weigh pros and cons of medication and get expert advise from a professional so you can make an educated decision. Alternatives include: counseling, individual therapy, family counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,

A suspect who killed 8 people in an Omaha Nebraska mall was on antidepressants. this is not the first time antidepressants have been linked to a shooter. One of the Columbine shooters was reportedly taking prescription antidepressants.

Antidepressants are required to carry strong warnings about their possible link to suicidal behavior in children, teens, adolescents, and young adults ages 18-24.

The FDA reports that antidepressants may cause suicidal thinking and behavior. A recent analysis showed children on antidepressants were more likely to have suicidal thoughts or behavior compared to children taking a placebo( sugar pill).

Parents, caregivers and young adults considering using antidepressants should be aware of product warnings, signs of potential side effects, and alternative treatment options that are available. This will help make an informed decision.

Many health care clinics suggest exploring a variety of counseling techniques, including counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, family counseling and getting children and teens involved in sports and school activities.