A modest proposal for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth: Over 500 psych meds and other drugs can trigger suicidal impulses. Hotlines and other crisis services should ask callers about new meds or recent changes. rxisk.org/is-your-treatm…

Akathisia, anxiety, and suicidality induced by #ozempic. One woman who tried to strangle herself had "hypomanic-type symptoms," said Dr. Shahan Syed. "That resulted in [what] could be akathisia..." medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverag…

Presenting #akathisia info at the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium helped us reach thousands of clinicians. Our course is open to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Take it at MISSD.LearnUpon.com Accurate info can reduce avoidable suffering & prevent medication-induced #suicide.

Yesterday, veterans & service to country was honored on #MemorialDay. But today our new #PublicHealth video shows that many vets seeking therapeutic care are instead harmed by misguided prescribing & #akathisia. einpresswire.com/article/715063… youtube.com/watch?v=4etol1…

"I lost years of my life when I returned from combat--not to post-traumatic stress--but to misdiagnoses and inappropriate prescribing." -- Angie Peacock, MSW, CPC (ICF) See our latest release -- "Voices of Veterans: The Hidden Dangers of Medication" einpresswire.com/article/715063…

Thanks for sharing. #Vets deserve better care, fully informed consent, and timely, therapeutic talk therapy. Tragically, many veterans report they were instead harmed by pill pushing, polypharmacy, and misdiagnoses. Veterans Affairs, U.S. FDA and HHS.gov

"I got a piece of paper a mile long with each drug picked up at the pharmacy, but I don't remember anyone talking about any side effects other than drowsiness." --#VeteransLivesMatter #akathisia youtube.com/watch?v=4etol1…

#Suicide is the second leading cause of death among vets under 45. But many vets who feel suicidal report these feelings started AFTER they were prescribed multiple medications in lieu of talk therapy. Listen & learn. youtube.com/watch?v=4etol1…

MISSD was founded after Stewart Dolin’s akathisia-induced death 14 years ago today. Our memories of Stewart, a loving husband & dad, dedicated professional & loyal friend remain etched in our hearts. We also celebrate the strides MISSD has made to increase #akathisia awareness.

MISSD reached 1,000's of ed professionals at the American School Counselor Association conference. School personnel need to know that prescription drugs, even when taken as directed, can cause suicidality, violence & self-harm in kids. ASCA Fairfax Schools 🌟 #akathisia #suicide

Every day should be prescribed harm awareness day given that these harms are a leading cause of death. Hats off to Stephen’s Voice - Suicide Prevention for shedding light on a serious #PublicHealth crisis.

"Increased anxiety or restlessness" - Akathisia "Suicidal thoughts" - Akathisia "Close monitoring is essential during initial stages of treatment." -- This advice should also include "when starting, stopping, or changing a dose or type of certain meds." moneycontrol.com/health-and-fit…

For some people, the weight loss drug Ozempic can curb one's appetite for life itself. cnn.com/2024/08/20/hea… #suicide #drugs #depression

Today we're pleased to share a new akathisia billboard in Phoenix is raising awareness thru September 20th, which is International Akathisia Awareness Day. This campaign is a collaboration w/ the Darius Ghanat family. See einpresswire.com/article/738908…

When we think of adverse drug effects that cause psychiatric side effects, the focus is often on the drug consumer. However, as this Mad In America article notes, #akathisia can impact public safety & transportation on a large scale. madinamerica.com/2024/08/modern… Kim Witczak 💜

Suicide prevention hotlines should routinely ask questions about medication use. Neglecting to do so increases the risk of #akathisia-induced deaths. Support the petition. change.org/p/get-suicide-…… Katinka Blackford Newman RxISK Mad in the World #SuicideAwarenessMonth

We remember Romain today, and all #akathisia sufferers whose misdiagnoses & mistreatment precipitated their avoidable deaths. Romain's parents discuss their loss and subsequent advocacy efforts in a new Akathisia Stories podcast coming out on Sept. 20th. Antidep Effects

Today, on International Akathisia Awareness Day, we remember all who have been harmed by #akathisia. We call on #suicide prevention hotlines to ask questions about medication. We thank all who advocate for truth and transparency. einpresswire.com/article/744814…

"It’s criminal in some sense to make people believe that the drug is doing good, usually good. We never mention any risk of #suicide. And suicide prevention call lines will never ask you whether you’re taking any antidepressants." -Vincent Schmitt Listen: studiocchicago.com/akathisia-stor…

Vincent and Yoko eloquently share their tragic and avoidable loss on the Akathisia Stories podcast. Listen at studiocchicago.com/akathisia-stor…