Antidepressant use and risk of self-harm among people aged 40 years or older: A population-based cohort and self-controlled case series study

Summary: Background: Studies on the association between antidepressants and self-harm in adults were mostly conducted over a decade ago and have inconsistent findings. We aimed to compare self-harm risks by antidepressant classes among people aged 40 years or older with depression. Methods: Individ...

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Published in:	The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Main Authors:	Yi Chai, Hao Luo, Kenneth K.C. Man, Wallis C.Y. Lau, Sherry K.W. Chan, Paul S.F. Yip, Ian C.K. Wong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2022-10-01
Subjects:	Antidepressants Depression Self-harm Suicide Older adults CDARS
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606522001729