David Healy
Psychiatrist. Psychopharmacologist. Scientist. Author. Blog that is updated daily and offers reader debate. A leading expert on antidepressant induced psychosis and expert witness on high profile cases where antidepressants have been thought to be the cause of homicides, violence and suicide.
Olly's Future
Olly was prescribed Citalopram over the phone. After just four days of taking this, he was overwhelmed and compelled to end his life suddenly. Olly's Future is a campaign to ensure that the first time a patient is prescribed an anti-depressant, that they are seen by a doctor, face to face, so that they know the risks and possible side-effects.
Katinka Blackford Newman, interviews Marcus Orlando of UnScripted about pushing back against the over-prescription of psychiatric drugs to young people and the idea that low mood or anxiety means something is wrong with the brain.
SPOTLIGHT
Marcus explains UnScripted efforts to provide informed consent on psychiatric medications, including side effects and withdrawal, partner with youth organisations and schools, share tapering resources via Taper Clinic and promote a culture of understanding emotions rather than diagnosing and medicating them.
A list of other organisations that offer information and support.
Organisations
The information and links listed on this Organisations page are provided for general information and support purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, accreditation, or approval by Antidepressant Risksof any individual therapist, practitioner, organisation, treatment approach, service, or advice provided. We have not independently verified the qualifications, practices, or outcomes of all listed individuals or organisations, and experiences may vary widely. Visitors are encouraged to carry out their own research, use their own judgement, and seek appropriately qualified professional advice where necessary. Antidepressant Risks is not responsible for the content of external websites, nor for any decisions, outcomes, or experiences arising from contact with or use of any listed services or organisations.

