Tag: psychiatric medication safety
Adolescents and Psychiatric Medications: How to Monitor for Suicidal Ideation
Adolescents on psychiatric medications need close monitoring for suicidal ideation, especially in the first weeks of treatment. Learn the warning signs, best practices, and how families and providers can work together to keep teens safe.
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Adolescents on psychiatric medications need close monitoring for suicidal ideation, especially in the first weeks of treatment. Learn the warning signs, best practices, and how families and providers can work together to keep teens safe.
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