For this Discussion, consider what you have explored in this course so far about pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dosing, side effects, and the neurotransmitter systems.
Post by Day 4 an explanation for the correlation between drug treatment with antidepressants and suicide risk. Explain how this risk might be ameliorated. Also, be sure to address all antidepressant classes, as well as herbal medications. Finally, cite specific knowledge you have gained in this course so far about pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dosing, side effects, and the neurotransmitter systems.
Respond by Day 6 to a colleague in any of the following ways:
Share an insight you gained from your colleague's post.
Expand on your colleague's post with details about how drug treatment and suicide risk might further be ameliorated.
Support your colleague's post with specific knowledge you have gained in this course not otherwise mentioned.
Evaluate the comparisons made by your colleagues between herbal medications and the antidepressant classes.