SSRIs, Trump and Rfk Jr.

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.
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.
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.
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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. 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)
RFK Jr., Trump target meds that 1 in 3 Seattle-area young women use
The HHS secretary has characterized these drugs as highly addictive, potentially dangerous and overprescribed. They're heavily used here, our columnist reports.
Trump casts psychiatric and weight-loss drugs as threats to children
Trump directed a panel headed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to assess “the prevalence of and threat” posed by SSRIs, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs.
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.
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,
Fact check: RFK Jr. suggested that SSRIs are as addictive as heroin. Here’s why that’s wrong
A psychiatrist from Washington University School of Medicine explains the difference between being addicted to a substance ...
What are SSRIs? Understanding the drug that treats depression, anxiety
Antidepressants like SSRIs can be life-saving for people struggling with depression, OCD, anxiety and other mental health ...
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Study reveals psilocybin effectiveness in depression
Groundbreaking research shows psilocybin therapy equals traditional antidepressants in treating depression with potential ...
RFK Jr. to take aim at medications like Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil
More than 1 in 10 people in the United States takes an antidepressant, and SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed type of ...
RFK Jr. and Trump’s new commission targets mental health medication
The creation of a “Make America Healthy Again Commission” has raised concerns over Washington youths' access to medications ...
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Could SSRIs protect against infections? A mouse study has hints
Ariel Reinish grew up on the NIH campus, in a way. Her sister Shelby was 10 when she was diagnosed with von Hippel-Lindau ...
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Fluoxetine protects from sepsis-induced death
New research reveals how fluoxetine boosts immune protection and prevents sepsis-related heart and metabolic damage.
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 ...