RFK Jr.’s Antidepressant Assault: A Threat to Mental Health?
Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 100-day plan prioritizes investigating the root causes of various chronic diseases, notably focusing on the purported overprescription of SSRIs. This initiative, however, ignores substantial scientific evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of SSRIs while promoting unsubstantiated claims linking them to school shootings and addiction. Kennedy proposes addressing this perceived issue through the establishment of “wellness farms” for drug rehabilitation, a solution lacking scientific basis and potentially harmful due to its promotion of misinformation. His appointment has faced significant opposition from medical professionals concerned about the spread of his scientifically inaccurate claims.
John Q. Hosedrinker