Dr Joanna Moncrieff

@joannamoncrieff

Critical psychiatrist, author and researcher. Also @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social

Joined October 2013

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Dr Joanna Moncrieff@joannamoncrieff · Nov 13

Following the storm of interest provoked by our 2022 review, I am pleased to announce the publication of my book telling the story of the serotonin theory of depression from the beginning to recent times. Due out Jan 2025. To pre-order lnk.to/chemicallyimba… @flint_books 1/3

joannamoncrieff's tweet image. Following the storm of interest provoked by our 2022 review, I am pleased to announce the publication of my book telling the story of the serotonin theory of depression from the beginning to recent times. Due out Jan 2025. To pre-order lnk.to/chemicallyimba… @flint_books 1/3

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Dr Joanna Moncrieff@joannamoncrieff · Jul 23

Zuranolone has a benzodiazepine-like profile of effects. Thankfully it is only given for 2 weeks, but as this piece highlights, the sedation it causes it not likely to be helpful or safe while caring for a baby nytimes.com/2025/07/22/hea…

joannamoncrieff's tweet card. Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which patients benefit, and why some don’t.

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Dr Joanna Moncrieff@joannamoncrieff · Jul 23

These are 2 separate issues: 1) "Do SSRIs alter fetal development & should the public be warned about this?" Yes & Yes. 2) "Should a specific woman continue her SSRI?" There's no one-size-fits-all answer & the decision is hers to make. Compassionate care & support are key.

AAdam Urato, MD@AdamUrato1 · Mar 16, 2024

"Can SSRI antidepressants affect the developing fetal brain?" Yes. "Should the public be warned about this?" Yes. "Should a specific patient take an SSRI during pregnancy?" This is a separate question. It requires compassionate care & counseling, & support for patient choices.

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Dr John Read@ReadReadj · Jul 23

Thank you @joannamoncrieff for leading us in this important task of debunking yet another botched attempt to minimise withdrawal effects of antidepressants. @Institute_PDW @markhoro @Mad_In_America @BeyondPillsAPPG

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Angie Peacock, MSW, CPC@angpeacock1111 · Jul 21

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.

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Dr Joanna Moncrieff@joannamoncrieff · Jul 22

Out today by Anders Sørensen. An informative guide to coming off psychiatric drugs. Provides detailed help on reducing medication and on how to manage rebounding emotions amazon.co.uk/Crossing-Zero-…

joannamoncrieff's tweet card. *Paperback also releases July 22 – only the eBook is available for pre-order* Many people discover that after prolonged use of psychiatric drugs, when they try to stop, their bodies simply won’t...

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Medicating Normal@MedicatingNorm1 · Jul 21

"After a long battle that finally succeeded in getting the UK’s medical policymakers to acknowledge these risks, pharma-funded researchers are endangering patient safety by minimising the incidence and severity of withdrawal." #antidepressants LINK: madinamerica.com/2025/07/grossl…

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Dr Joanna Moncrieff@joannamoncrieff · Jul 21

Thank you all for taking the time to speak today about the serious dangers of these drugs and PSSD. We cannot continue to allow the risks and harms to get swept under the rug like they have for so many decades. @DrDavidHealy @taperclinic @DrMcFillin @AdamUrato1 @joannamoncrieff

UU.S. FDA@US_FDA · Jul 21

LIVESTREAMING NOW: FDA Expert Panel on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Pregnancy

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Dr Joanna Moncrieff@joannamoncrieff · Jul 22

Thank you @DrMakaryFDA @TracyBethHoeg & FDA for hosting this panel on SSRIs and Pregnancy. It was an honor to participate.

UU.S. FDA@US_FDA · Jul 21

LIVESTREAMING NOW: FDA Expert Panel on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Pregnancy

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RxISK@RxISK · Jul 21

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…

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