GPs Support Responsible Use Of SSRIs In Children And Adolescents - Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners

Recent media coverage has questioned the prescription and safety of a class of antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in children and adolescents. "General practitioners are a critical part of the mental health care system in Australia and are often the first point of contact in the health system for people with mental health concerns.