The presence of discontinuation symptoms when patients stop taking antidepressants has
sparked heated discussion, both on social media and in the general public press. In the …

People often turn to online health communities (OHCs) for peer support on their specific
medical conditions and health-related concerns. Over time, core members in OHCs build a …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to predictions of a widespread mental health crisis.
However, this makes little sense when fear and anxiety are so understandable in context …

Background Antidepressant discontinuation is associated with a broad range of adverse
effects. Debilitating discontinuation symptoms can impede the discontinuation process and …

Background Reducing the risk of relapses is a critical component of major depressive
disorders treatment. Guidelines suggest maintenance with antidepressant drugs in recurrent …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most commonly prescribed
medications. They are among the first-line medications for several chronic or relapsing …

And that is the problem. There is a huge divide between the official psychiatric narrative and
what the science shows. Much of what leading psychiatrists say and write about the …

Stopping antidepressants can be challenging due to the high rate of discontinuation
symptoms. Patients with antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (ADS) commonly …

Controversy continues with regard to antidepressants and withdrawal. Recent debates have
focused on the prevalence and length of withdrawal, and some continue to state that …

Most efficacy and safety studies about medications adopt a quantitative approach, testing
specific hypotheses with restricted samples. This online survey provides additional insights …