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FDA Study Links Antidepressants, Youth Suicide

NPR's Noah Adams talks to NPR's Joanne Silberner about the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study that suggests antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among children.

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Joanne Silberner
Joanne Silberner is a health policy correspondent for National Public Radio. She covers medicine, health reform, and changes in the health care marketplace.
Noah Adams
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