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New study: Developing mice exposed to an SSRI (Prozac) show life-long brain changes. "These results reveal the..critical nature of serotonin signaling during perinatal life; [SSRIs] can have profound life-long consequences for cognitive development." nature.com/articles/s4146…
‘In 2009 in a legal case, a jury returned a verdict that Paxil had caused birth defects. This cost GSK over a billion dollars’, said @DrDavidHealy. Why are we still debating the need to warn 15+ years later?
Excellent NPR segment on antidepressant withdrawal. So good to see patients raising awareness by telling their stories. npr.org/sections/shots…
Fascinating to watch the FDA panel on SSRIs and pregnancy this morning. @taperclinic & @RxISK & @DrMcFillin & @joannamoncrieff brought sanity to an insane conversation. I was most fascinated by the defensiveness of the woman doc & her counterpoints.
'Studying what happens to people after just eight to 12 weeks on antidepressants is like testing car safety by crashing a vehicle into a wall at 5km/h – ignoring the fact that real drivers are out on the roads doing 60km/h' theconversation.com/antidepressant…
Expert panel on SSRI antidepressants in pregnancy today at US FDA, hosted by @DrMakaryFDA dealt with effects on mothers and infants. @DrDavidHealy of @RxISK testifies starting at 26:40: youtube.com/live/2Nha1Zh63…
Bauer Power and Informed Consent: A key question for those of us going to the doctor these days is likely to be, why do you not believe me?davidhealy.org/bauer-power-an…
Shelly's story from Ohio reflects the adverse experiences of millions worldwide: “Having an academic degree in the healthcare field and a previous career in the profession, I made sure to ask him about possible side effects,” Shelly said. “He casually described the medication as…
From roller coasters to ballparks, Ohio’s high-traffic corridors carry a warning: Akathisia kills silently and relentlessly. This public health campaign demands action before more psychiatric patients become statistics—in Freedom. @MISSDFoundation freedommag.org/news/ohio-publ…
To mark International Informed Consent Day on 30 June 2025, Antidepressant Withdrawal Australia has highlighted 10 common gaps that are often overlooked in conversations when antidepressants are prescribed. #InformedConsent #antidepressants Video Link: buff.ly/oOyTyrU
Join us in raising awareness about the serious side effects and adverse reactions caused by prescribed medications. The Prescribed Harm community is undeniably large - and sadly, growing every day. By dedicating a day to awareness, we hope to spark important conversations about…
Tylenol (a/k/a Acetaminophen, or Paracetamol in the UK) is actually a weak SSRI – and has been linked to similar birth defects. @DrDavidHealy’s review begins by asking: Does it even work for pain or fever? And if so, how? rxisk.org/pregnancy-acet…
Users of SSRI antidepressants have strikingly lower levels of platelet serotonin. This study showed a 14-fold reduction in SSRI users (yes, fourteen-fold: 117 vs 1635 nmol/L.) SSRIs have dramatic chemical impacts on the body. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00…
We’ve got a massive problem brewing… The global antidepressants market is projected to more than double—from $17.8 billion in 2024 to a staggering $37.7 billion by 2034. 💊💰 In 2024 alone, North America led the way with 42.6% of the market—bringing in $7.6 billion in sales.…
Moderna tried to keep protocols for NextCove, the clinical trial of its new Covid-19 vaccine in children, under wraps. The excuse: Trade Secrets. But thanks to one stubborn British GP, they are out in the open. Via @drdavidhealy davidhealy.org/secret-moderna…
'Clonazepam worked perfectly in the short term. But long-term, it made me more anxious, more fragile, more dependent. I wasn’t healing. I was surviving' madinamerica.com/2025/06/the-pi… @Mad_In_America
Free webinar with @DrDavidHealy covers what we know about antidepressant risks in pregnancy -- and emerging info on risks of paracetamol (Tylenol). Thurs. June 12, 7 pm London time, 2 pm Eastern. Register now: ourbirthjourney.com/course/antidep…
Seeking Soteria from Eugene Larkin is a powerful testimony to what’s possible when we choose trust over fear, being over fixing, and humanity over systems. Gene can be heard in a few weeks time on @antideprisks podcast.davidhealy.org/safety-or-syst…
Families Bereaved by Medication-Induced Suicide met with Junior Ministers yesterday. Please retweet and show your support. Together let’s push for change @RxISK @DrDavidHealy @AntiDepAware @antidepeffects @Fiddaman @AkathisiaRx @AkathisiaAlli
Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly met with representatives of families impacted by medication-induced suicide. Both Ministers were deeply moved by the powerful, personal stories of those in attendance.
Calling Canadian students interested in researching PSSD 👉 3 trainee research grants of $10000 CAD are available from SHAPE Hub at @UBC applications are open until June 30. See below for eligibility criteria & how to apply shapehub.ca/shape-trainee-… #PSSD #sexualhealth #research
“SSRI induced alcoholism is not just a women’s issue but it may be more important for women, as increasingly younger women are more likely to start taking SSRIs than men..” rxisk.org/ostriches-doct…