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    Study finds more mental heath visits decreases risk of suicide among youths

    Children with disorders such as epilepsy and schizophrenia have higher rates of suicide, but consistent care reduces risk A multistate study of Medicaid enrollees led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that suicide risk was highest among youth with epilepsy...
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    Epilepsy drugs linked to increased risk of suicidal behavior, particularly in young people

    Review of treatment guidelines needed, suggest researchers Treatment with gabapentinoids - a group of drugs used for epilepsy, nerve pain and anxiety disorders - is associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, unintentional overdose, injuries, and road traffic incidents, finds a...
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