MANILA: The Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) has warned against claims linking antidepressant use to increased suicidal thoughts, saying such statements are medically unsound and perpetuate stigma.
The PPA issued the statement following reports that former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral tested positive for antidepressants, as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which has been classified as a suicide.
