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At least a majority of mass shooters seem have been on antidepressants at some point, and quite a few were receiving some form of treatment. Why this won’t be
by ryacko 7y ago
At least a majority of mass shooters seem have been on antidepressants at some point, and quite a few were receiving some form of treatment.
Why this won’t be popularized more is likely political reasons, SSRIs improve patient outcomes in nearly all cases, why allow controversy over SSRIs when it may be a factor in such a small handful of cases per year?
- candiodari 7y agoBecause of: 1) the effects (esp. the long-term effects: permanent depression and suicide) 2) the addiction and dependency they create 3) their association with mental health 4) their abuse within the mental health institutions The ordering may not be very accurate. Also please note that depression rarely, if ever, results in violent behavior (other than suicide).
- ryacko 7y agoBecause you know better?