HHS Secretary Kennedy announces plan to reduce psychiatric drug prescribing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS Secretary, announced Monday a new Dear Colleague Letter and initiative aimed at reducing overprescribing of psychiatric medications like SSRIs and benzodiazepines. Kennedy cited data showing high rates of psychiatric medication use across age groups and emphasized concerns about long-term efficacy, patient informed consent, and financial incentives driving perpetual medication. The plan includes paying doctors to help patients transition off psychiatric drugs.
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