RFK, Antidepressants and Trump claims SSRIs

RFK Jr. thrusts antidepressants into the spotlight — unnecessarily, advocates say
RFK Jr. plans to investigate SSRI and antidepressant use, particularly among children and teens, as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
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.
Medical Experts React to RFK Jr.'s Antidepressant Drug Remarks
Around 13.2 percent of U.S. adults were using antidepressants between 2017 and 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )'s most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This number is believed to have increased since, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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)
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RFK Jr. Goes After Widely Used Antidepressants, Claiming They Could Be a Threat to Americans
The newly confirmed US Secretary of Health and Human Services has falsely stated that SSRIs are more addictive than heroin and contribute to school shootings.
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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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 about their long-term effects and withdrawal risks.
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 ...
People on antidepressants could be given 'comedy on prescription' instead
A tech company has just received funding for a scheme which sends people to stand-up shows or comedy workshops as an ...
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Antidepressants as a Treatment for Hot Flashes in Women
Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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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 ...
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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) ...
Can you prescribe laughter? New NHS trials aims to find out
The 'comedy-on-prescription' trial is aimed at improving people's mental health and reducing the NHS's reliance on antidepressants. | ITV National News ...