Uruguay to offer free antidepressants to combat soaring suicide rate
Category: NLPA News
Jan
03
A recent article written by Marina E. Franco at Axios detailed the spiking suicide rates in Uruguay and how the country is working to combat this problem by offering free antidepressants.
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"The government will pay for anit-depressants that are prescribed. In terms of prevention, "social inclusion" community youth centers will be opened offering sports and education programs as well as group therapy sessions."
For more information, read the full article HERE.
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