Question 169 · LEK · Suicide
When is the risk of suicide the highest after treatment with anti-depressants has been started?
- A. in the first week of treatment.
- B. between the 2nd-3rd week and the 2nd month of treatment.
- C. in the 3rd month of treatment.
- D. in the first 6 months of treatment.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Consider which improves first on antidepressants – drive and energy or mood – and when this mismatch usually appears.
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