We sought to understand more about the nature and possible consequences of antidepressant withdrawal.We surveyed members of 20 peer-led, online groups…| www.sciencedirect.com
A new study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, investigates the prevalence and typical characteristics of antidepressant withdrawal syndrome (AWS) A new meta-analysis explores the frequency, typical symptoms, and predictors for antidepressant withdrawal syndrome in people who stop taking antidepressants.| Mad In America
A new study reveals that more than two-thirds of patients experiencing antidepressant withdrawal were misdiagnosed with psychiatric disorders.| Mad In America
New research by Jim van Os and Peter Groot finds that using hyperbolic tapering to discontinue antidepressants reduces withdrawal effects.| Mad In America
A new literature review reinforces the need to “down-titrate” or taper antidepressants, especially drugs like Celexa and Paxil.| Mad In America
Researchers suggest that antidepressant withdrawal can be a possible precipitant of suicide.| Mad In America
Adverse physiological symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal are regularly mistaken to be other problems to the detriment of the patient.| Mad In America
Medically-induced harm—affecting tens of millions of people worldwide—has taken the field decades to take seriously.| Mad In America