HHS aims to curb overprescribing of psychiatric meds and boost non-drug care
TL;DR
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced a multi-agency plan to reduce overprescribing of psychiatric medications, promote deprescribing when appropriate, and expand nonpharmacologic treatments with emphasis on informed consent and shared decision‑making. The effort includes evaluating prescription patterns, funding research and training, and improving access to care, though experts warn against oversimplifying mental health and note ongoing gaps in care.
Topics:nationhealth#access-to-care#deprescribing#health#health-policy#mental-health#psychiatric-medications
- RFK Jr. launches plan to curb ‘overprescribing’ of psychiatric drugs CNN
- HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing HHS.gov
- Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants The New York Times
- US to take steps to curb antidepressant prescribing, RFK Jr says The Guardian
- RFK Jr. unveils campaign for ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants The Hill
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