On World Suicide Prevention Day, a Keller mother is sharing her son’s story, saying suicide isn’t always tied to depression or mental health struggles — but can also be a tragic side effect of medication.
In December 2023, Chris Burks lost her 19-year-old son, Bryson, to suicide, just one day before his 20th birthday. A recent graduate of Keller Central High School and a freshman in college, Bryson was a football player, full of energy and big dreams.
“He was such a good kid. He always thought he was so funny,” Burks said.
Medication prescribed for pain, not depression
A football injury left Bryson with nerve damage and severe pain. His doctors prescribed antidepressants—not for depression, but as treatment for the pain…