neuroleptics – A New Vision for Mental Health

Time-dependent effect of antipsychotic discontinuation and dose reduction on social functioning and subjective quality of life–a multilevel meta-analysis

Author: Editorial 5th January 2024 0 Comments

This study has been published in eClinicalMedicine (part of The Lancet Discovery Science) The summary says: “Background Meta-analyses indicate superiority of antipsychotic maintenance treatment over discontinuation within up to 24 months after treatment initiation for patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. In terms…
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antipsychotics, dose reduction, neuroleptics, psychosis, Research, schizophrenia, The Lancet

Soteria Past, Present, and Future: The Evidence For This Model of Care

Author: Editorial 16th August 2021 0 Comments

In this video (see below) Robert Whitaker – an American journalist and author, writing primarily about medicine, science, and history – talks about the evidence base for Soteria houses. The video producers say: “There is a long record of evidence…
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Israel, Mad in America, neuroleptics, Psychiatric Drugs, psychiatry, psychosocial care, Robert Whitaker, Soteria, videos

Lasting Damage from Prescribed Drugs

Author: Editorial 5th March 2021 0 Comments

“There is a large-scale failure to appreciate the risks involved in taking drugs that alter brain function on a long-term basis.” This article by psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff has been published by Mad in the UK. It begins: “The recent furor…
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antidepressants, drug withdrawal symptoms, Joanna Moncrieff, Mad in the UK, neuroleptics, prescription drugs, psychiatry, tardive dyskinesia

How Drug Company Money Has Corrupted Psychiatry

Author: Editorial 20th December 2019 0 Comments

“After nearly three decades as a member it is with a mixture of pleasure and disappointment that I submit this letter of resignation from the American Psychiatric Association. The major reason for this action is my belief that I am…
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American Psychiatric Association, Lauren Mosher, neuroleptics, pharmaceutical industry, psychiatry, psychosis, schizophrenia, Wikipedia