Blogs Archives – Mad In America Science, Psychiatry & Social Justice
- Researchers: “We Do Not Suggest” Antipsychotics for Depressionby Peter Simons on June 9, 2025 at 10:00 am
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.
- Elderly Patients Who Stop Antipsychotics Have Better Outcomesby Peter Simons on June 2, 2025 at 10:00 am
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.
- From EMPOWER to Exercise: What Actually Helps Older Adults Quit Benzos?by Richard Sears on May 29, 2025 at 10:00 am
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.
- Exposure to Antidepressants in the Womb Makes for Sad, Scared Adolescentsby Peter Simons on May 28, 2025 at 10:00 am
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.
- Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): Why Don’t We Know More About It?by Peter Simons on May 19, 2025 at 10:00 am
Persistent antidepressant withdrawal is a debilitating experience, but little research exists about its prevalence and treatment. The post Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): Why Don’t We Know More About It? appeared first on Mad In America.