RFK Jr. Pushes Federal Review of Antidepressants

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing a sweeping federal review of antidepressants and other psychiatric medications as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, arguing they are overprescribed and patients are not adequately informed about risks or how to stop using them, according to a report by The New York Times.

The Times indicated the effort centers on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, a widely used class of antidepressants that millions of Americans take for conditions like depression and anxiety.

Kennedy has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to examine prescribing patterns and explore ways to reduce long-term use of the drugs, The Times said.