For Immediate Release

10/10/05

 

Ablechild’s Statement on Teen Screen

Ablechild strongly opposes Teen Screen.  Giving teenagers subjective questionnaires and surveys on suicidal behavior simply does not prevent or stop suicide.  This is risky research that lacks scientific merit.  Teen Screen is nothing more than the bio-behavioral health industry’s attempt to garner big government funding for useless programs that profitably promote a course of recommended psychotropic drug “treatment” which has been clearly linked to suicide and violent behavior.”  

Sheila Matthews

National Vice President

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