Michelle Funk

Thank you so much @markhoro for putting the new data into context with clear, evidence-based analysis. You highlight that withdrawal is real and often linked to duration of use - reaffirming the need for caution and helping people make informed choices on antidepressants.

Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague and @WHO Envoy David Nabarro. David was a great champion of global health and health equity, and a wise, generous mentor to countless individuals. His work touched and impacted so many lives across the…

Nocebo obviously. You know how apprehensive newborns can be when they discontinue their drugs. Or it's relapse.

Incisive response in @bmj_latest from Dr Brailon “I was dismayed by the content of the news article ... The headline—"Most people have no severe withdrawal from antidepressants"—is misleading.” bmj.com/content/390/bm…

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 It refers to deep, sustained mental health experiences — not just everyday stress. Saying everyone has “lived experience” risks minimizing those who truly know…

Mental health systems must be built for people - not control. We need safe, warm spaces and staff who listen, not coercion. WHO’s policy and strategic action plan guidance calls for rights-based, person-centered care. See for yourself - Module 2 👉 who.int/publications/i…

The review by Kalfas on antidepressant withdrawal in JAMA Psychiatry will mislead as it is based largely on people who have taken antidepressants for 8-12 weeks in 11 RCTs-this will under-estimate the risks for millions of long-term users. bit.ly/4eFrZzO Thread (1/n)

Making mental health fun for the young! In Catalonia @SaludMentalSJD is showing that #MentalHealth promotion for #youth can be creative and engaging - through an arcade-style space that sparks real conversations, and soon @WHO #QualityRights will be integrated.…

"Las condiciones de las personas deberían ser mejores, en especial las personas con problemas de #SaludMental. Profesionales,familias y comunidades se beneficiarían del cambio" @MichelleFunk3 responsable de Política y Derechos Humanos en @WHO elperiodico.com/es/ser-feliz/2… @elperiodico

No autotune needed — just raw, beautiful emotion. Ed Sheeran had an entire park in tears. 🥹❤️🎶

Glad to share a few moments from my visit to mental health services in Catalonia @f_hospitalarias in this short video. Thanks to @WHO #QualityRights, improvements are already happening — and with the energy & dedication I saw, even more are on the way.

The Truth About Antidepressants No One Talks About youtube.com/shorts/Q-tcxvo… via @YouTube

“We cannot talk about mental health without talking about human rights.” I spoke with @elperiodico about why transforming mental health systems is urgent — from control to support from coercion to choice & rights. Interview in 🇪🇸, video in 🇬🇧 elperiodico.com/es/ser-feliz/2……

Catalunya referma el seu compromís amb un model de salut mental basat en els drets humans i la recuperació #SALUTMENTAL #DretsHumans #OMS @salutcat @AinaPlaza @magdacas @MichelleFunk3 @Activament  diarideladiscapacitat.cat/catalunya-refe…

Discovering so many good practices during my visit to #mentalhealth services in Catalonia! Please publish your work, @OHSantJoandeDeu & @f_hospitalarias - it can inspire other services & countries. Impressed with your commitment & implementation of @WHO #QualityRights.…

Our paper awarded ⁦@TheBJPsych⁩ Editor’s Choice award ⁦⁦@rcpsych⁩ congress. Congratulations & thanks to all co-authors ⁦@WHO⁩ especially Natalie Drew ⁦@MichelleFunk3⁩ and ⁦@WPA_Psychiatry⁩ ⁦@Helen_Herrman⁩ ⁦@Griffith_Health⁩