RFK Jr, Antidepressants

Trump, RFK Jr. go after antidepressants, weight loss drugs. Here's what the science says
President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said they will be studying the "threat" to children posed by antidepressants and obesity medications.
Are Antidepressants as Dangerous as RFK Jr. Claims?
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly, but they’re not addictive, and there’s no evidence that they lead to violent behavior, mental health experts say.
Antidepressants Gave Me My Life Back—I Won’t Let RFK Jr. Villainize Them
SSRIs have been prescribed safely for decades. And this fearmongering from the current administration could have deadly consequences.
RFK Jr.'s misinformation on antidepressants matters. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. says antidepressants could cause school shootings and are 'harder to get off' of than heroin. Experts say he's 'way off base.'
RFK Jr. Is Already Taking Aim at Antidepressants
Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch swears in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Health and Human Services Secretary as his wife Cheryl Hines holds the Bible in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
RFK Jr. goes after widely used antidepressants
The new Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., made remarks saying that SSRIs are a danger to children and harder to get off than heroin. Madison Tromler spoke with Dr. Luis Villa
Trump, RFK Jr. go after SSRIs in executive order. Here's how they work
SSRIs are a focus of a new Trump executive order that installs Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' commission. Here's what they do.
RFK Jr. takes action against antidepressants
Dr. Mena Mirhom joined FOX 5 LiveZone to discuss RFK Jr. taking action against antidepressants. Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026 The best late-night host in TV history isn't Leno or Leterman,
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What are SSRIs? Understanding the drug that treats depression, anxiety
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Confirmed: Antidepressants Effective for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A new Cochrane review showed SSRIs and SNRIs outperform placebo for GAD with similar dropout rates, but questions remain ...
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Antidepressants highly effective for treating common problem that's NOT depression, major study reveals
Antidepressants such as Prozac are already used to treat the condition but Canadian and Italian scientists set out to analyse new evidence to assess the drugs' effectiveness. In a Cochrane review ...
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Antidepressants may improve treatment response in generalized anxiety disorder vs. placebo
Antidepressants were more effective than placebo in reducing anxiety symptoms among adults with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder, according to a review published in Cochrane Database of ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to investigate risks of antidepressants after ‘more addictive than heroin’ claim
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a review of SSRIs, antidepressants, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs, questioning their ...
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How SSRIs affect serotonin receptors: New findings from a depression study
A study of depressed individuals found that an eight‐week treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ...
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'Comedy on prescription' trials underway to see if stand-up can be an anti-depressants alternative
Trials are underway to see if "comedy on prescription" can help improve people's mental health and reduce NHS costs by being ...