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CCHR Observes 25th Anniversary of Columbine Mass Shooting with Call for Government Investigation into Link Between Psychiatric Drugs and Violence
Mental health watchdog also calls for laws requiring toxicology testing for psychiatric drugs for perpetrators of mass shootings and other serious violent crimes so the full extent of the risk of violence from antidepressants can be known. Continue reading
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Citizens Commission on Human Rights Calls for Congressional Investigation into Psychiatric In-Patient Treatment
Study Finds Suicide Risk High after Hospitalization for Depression or Attempted Suicide. Continue reading
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CCHR Says FDA Must Correct Widespread Misinformation: Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Are Not Short and Mild for Many Patients
Recent research and antidepressant users’ lived experience show that antidepressant withdrawal symptoms may be severe and long-lasting. Patients and their prescribers need accurate information on withdrawal risks and tapering guidance from the FDA. Continue reading
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CCHR Urges Doctors to Heed New Study Indicating Placebo Effect, Not Antidepressant, Improved Teens’ Depression
Teens guessing they were taking an antidepressant led to substantial improvement, while actual treatment with the drug did not, researchers found. Continue reading
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Holiday Blues? Research Finds Alternatives That Avoid Questionable Benefit and Known Side Effects of Antidepressants
Research validates the effectiveness of trusted social connections, exercise, proper diet, enough sleep and other non-drug approaches for handling depression. Continue reading
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Studies Finding Increased Suicide Risk from Antidepressants Less Likely to Appear in Psychiatric Journals
Publication bias contributes to misperception by doctors that antidepressants are safer, more effective than they really are, new study suggests. Continue reading
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Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Alter Brain Development of Offspring, New Study Indicates
Women taking antidepressants who are, or are planning to become, pregnant can discuss these risks with their physicians. Continue reading
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Antidepressants Increase Risk of Suicidal Behavior in Children and Young Adults, Don’t Reduce Risk in Adults, Study Says
Other recent research has found antidepressants double the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in adults. Continue reading
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No Clear Benefit, But Serious Side Effects Common for Older People Taking Antidepressants, Study Finds
Adverse effects from taking antidepressants are more common and serious for the elderly because they have more fragile health and take more medications. Continue reading
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Half of Depressed, Anxious Teens Recover Without Mental Health Treatment, Study Finds
Research indicates the resilience of adolescents is effective and can avoid the ineffectiveness, harms and costs of pharmacological and psychological treatments. Continue reading
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