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FDA REVISIONS OF PRODUCT LABELING DRUGS (ANTIDEPRESSANTS)

Revisions to Product Labeling [These changes should be made to the box warning at the beginning of the package insert.] DRUG NAME Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in … Continue reading →

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Wellness Achievement and Maintenance WORKSHEET

Two Goals you might start with are getting well and staying well. Start by asking yourself these questions? What am I like when I am feeling / doing well? ___________________________________________________________________________. What are the things that help me maintain or regain … Continue reading →

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Post Mental Illness in the family PART 2 Guidelines for Seeking Care

Mental Illness and the Family: Finding the Right Mental Health Care For You[/size] If you or someone you know may benefit from a counselor or mental health center, here are some questions and guidelines to help you find the right … Continue reading →

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Mental Illness in the family PART 3 Guidelines for Hospitilization

Mental illness in the family is Hospitalization Necessary: Of the 5.4 million people who sought mental health treatment in 1990, less than 7% required hospitalization. More than half of those who needed inpatient-care had schizophrenia, one of the most severe … Continue reading →

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Post Medication Guide Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

Read the Medication Guide that comes with you or your family member’s antidepressant medicine. This Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines. Talk to your, or your family member’s, healthcare provider about: … Continue reading →

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