IntroductionAdolescent depression is a serious illness that can be a devastating problem for both the child and the parent. It is a disorder that lowers their mood, thereby leading to a loss of interest in things they should enjoy and making them irritable. In this literature review, we will examine the use of antidepressants to treat depression in adolescents. It will also examine the increased risks of suicide following the use of antidepressants and the measures taken to reduce this problem. Can antidepressant use in adolescents increase suicide rates and suicidal thoughts? In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the subject. antidepressant use among adolescents (aged 13 to 20 years), as depression among adolescents is increasing worldwide. Psychiatrists are now wondering whether this is actually beneficial for adolescents. In most cases, parents take their child to the psychiatrist if they notice he or she is behaving differently than normal and see if there is anything they can do. Unfortunately, prescribing an antidepressant to a teenager can increase suicidal thoughts or intentions. The literature review will therefore examine whether antidepressants are appropriate for use by adolescents and whether they influence or contribute to suicidal thoughts and actions. The view will mainly answer the following questions:1. Are antidepressants safe for adolescents?2. Are the risks of suicide increased due to taking antidepressant medications?3. What is the FDA doing to warn of suicide risks related to antidepressant use? In any case, before prescribing an antidepressant to an adolescent, parents and psychiatrist should understand the suicide risks associated with the ant specification. ...... middle of paper ...... tidal depressants should be closely monitored for worsening depression. (Leslie, LK, Newman, TB, urgency of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or unusual changes in behavior such as insomnia or withdrawal from normal social situations. Close monitoring is especially important during the first four weeks of treatment. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Drugs (SSRIs) generally have few side effects in adolescents, which is why the FDA recommends their use Conclusion We are able to find that depression is a treatable illness. using antidepressants as it can cause some of the side effects of the treatment Antidepressants in adolescents are most effective when parents are involved. Learning to understand the effects of antidepressants helps reduce suicide in adolescents. health care and parents are more attentive to the adolescent..