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RFK Jr, Antidepressants

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.

ABC · 1d

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.

Everyday Health on MSN · 17h

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.

Cosmopolitan on MSN · 7d

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.

USA Today on MSN · 1d

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.'

Mother Jones · 6d

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)

WFMJ · 3d

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

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

HuffPost on MSN · 1d

RFK Jr.'s Past Claims About The HPV Vaccine Are Trending — And Experts Have Thoughts

One expert who studies emerging infectious diseases called Kennedy's past tweets and remarks about the HPV vaccine "complete fabrication." Here's why.

FOX 5 Washington DC on MSN · 18h

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,

Medscape14d

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.

Healio3d

Antidepressants may improve treatment response in generalized anxiety disorder vs. placebo

Antidepressants were more effective than placebo in reducing anxiety symptoms among adults with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder, according to a review published in Cochrane Database of ...

6don MSN

Antidepressants Can Now Fight Infections; Study Reveals

While antidepressants are commonly used to treat mental health disorders, new research showed their potential to prevent ...

Medscape2d

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.