Posted by linkadge on May 9, 2006, at 16:52:26
In reply to Re: Statistical question on SSRIs » Squiggles, posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2006, at 13:56:01
"What was found was that there was a "significant change in slope" (a reduction) of the suicide rate, following the introduction of SSRI meds. A change in slope can only be caused by a change in the independant variables"
That is to assume that you are taking into account all variables. Correlation does not imply causation. In addition, the mild decrease in suicides after the introduction of SSRI's means nothing in my opinion. Suicide rates have been lower within the century, before SSRI's. Suicide can be trendy, and I think it will go back up sooner or later.
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