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Against guideline recommendations, preschoolers were often prescribed stimulants without even having the chance to try family behavioral therapy. The post Researchers Criticize Putting Preschoolers on Stimulant Drugs appeared first on Mad In America.

Augmenting with antipsychotics was no better at reducing suicide than adding antidepressants, but led to increased risk of death from other causes. The post Researchers: “We Do Not Suggest” Antipsychotics for Depression appeared first on Mad In America.

Older adults are often prescribed antipsychotics off-label for behavioral control in the hospital. But there’s no evidence for antipsychotics helping, and a great deal of evidence of harm. The post Elderly Patients Who Stop Antipsychotics Have Better Outcomes appeared first on Mad In America.

Despite clear risks, benzos and z-drugs remain widely prescribed to the elderly. New research explores what helps—and what doesn’t—when trying to stop. The post From EMPOWER to Exercise: What Actually Helps Older Adults Quit Benzos? appeared first on Mad In America.

SSRI exposure in utero “alters the offspring’s brain structure,” causing a hyperactive amygdala and fear circuits, leading to anxiety and depression. The post Exposure to Antidepressants in the Womb Makes for Sad, Scared Adolescents appeared first on Mad In America.