HealthDay (3/27, Reinberg) reports that for children with depression or anxiety, “taking melatonin may afford a good night’s sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests.” The study “[found that] the risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was prescribed and decreased by about half after kids started taking the supplement,” and that “teen girls suffering from depression or anxiety were the most likely to benefit.” The findings were published online in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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— “Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids? “Steven Reinberg, HealthDay , March 27, 2023