Critical psychiatrist, professor at University College London and author. Views are my own.
Joanna Moncrieff
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I agree psychedelics are being pushed now with little regard for the uncertain and potentially negative consequences of repeated use
It was great that BBC radio 4 covered the harmful effects of finasteride, including persistent sexual dysfunction. More attention is needed to the fact that SSRIs and other antidepressants cause similar, potentially devastating effects. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Good commentary on the issue!
From Mad in Canada: Have you ever been prescribed an antidepressant? And, are you an adult, who lives in Canada? If so, we want to hear from you! Click on the link to fill out this important survey. buff.ly/QPJDsbL
See this detailed thread on our paper. In sum, evidence shows fluoxetine has no meaningful effect. Earlier studies influenced by recency bias. But it is still recommended in clinical guidelines
Super interesting interaction between two esteemed experts of our field.
Such important points, especially toward the end where biological reductionism is discussed
Finally, deprescribing has become an issue for mainstream psychiatry. Not out of interest but in response to political pressure, IMO.
And, wow, just look at the conflict of interest section
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Not exactly provoking trust.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Do #antidepressants resolve a chemical imbalance or risk creating one?
My interview @psychologytoday.com with @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social, author of Chemically Imbalanced
#SSRIs #Depression #Psychiatry #MedSky
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side...
🔥 Finally, our commentary on the problematic harm benefit ratio of escitalopram to treat pediatric generalized anxiety disorder is published. It took about 2 years and several rejections.
With @floriannaudet.bsky.social @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social @markhoro.bsky.social and John Warren
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Welcome to the world of "pure" biological psychiatry
"MDD is increasingly understood as a disorder of dysregulated neuroplasticity rather than solely of neurotransmitter imbalance"
www.biorxiv.org/content/bior...
@padbergthorsten.bsky.social @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social @mad-in-america.bsky.social
Joanna Moncrieff
Joanna Moncrieff
Is the popular hair loss drug Finasteride being safely promoted?
