J. John Mann, MD

Articles

The Relationship Between Antidepressant Initiation and Suicide Risk

December 31st 2014

Ten years ago, the FDA placed a black box warning on all antidepressants because of concerns that the medications increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in youths. It's time for the FDA reevaluate that decision.

Suicide Prevention: Fundamental Considerations

J. John Mann, MD

September 4th 2014

Suicide is not being adequately addressed in terms of prevention, and part of that process is better education of mental health professionals and primary care physicians. More in this expert Q&A.

Suicide Prevention: Detecting High Risk Patients

J. John Mann, MD

August 28th 2014

An expert discusses behavioral indicators and screening instruments for suicide risk.

Advances in Suicide Prevention

J. John Mann, MD

August 28th 2014

Experiencing the Loss of Robin Williams

J. John Mann, MD

August 13th 2014

There probably isn't anyone who is not a Robin Williams fan and admired his wonderful talent. Everybody experiences his loss and death as something personal. More in this podcast.

SSRI Prescribing Rates and Adolescent Suicide: Is the Black Box Hurting or Helping?

Robert D. Gibbons, PhD;C. Hendricks Brown, PhD;J. John Mann, MD

October 1st 2007

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in younger (10- to 14-year-old) adolescents in the United States and the leading cause of death in this age group in other countries, including China, Sweden, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.