The body initially intended to publish a full update in January 2018, but chose to delay and re-consult on the plans after experts raised concerns at what they viewed as “significant flaws in methodology, lack of transparency, and inconsistencies in the document.” 7 Paul Chrisp, director of the Centre for Guidelines at NICE, said,“We have amended the guideline to recognise the emerging evidence on the severity and duration of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Depression in adults: recognition and management. 2019. www. nice. org. uk/guidance/cg90/chapter/1-Guidance# continuation-and-relapse-prevention. 2 National Institute for Care and Health Excellence.