Most antidepressants actually have it right there on the tin as a potential side effect. Paradoxically, starting an antidepressant regimen can increase the odd

Most antidepressants actually have it right there on the tin as a potential side effect. Paradoxically, starting an antidepressant regimen can increase the odds of suicide for some people. The mechanism seems to be something like "doesn't completely cure your depression, but makes you un-depressed enough to actually act on suicidal ideation." This is why any competent psychiatrist will pair getting started on antidepressants with an increase in vigilance of the patient.