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world1 month ago•6 min saved

RFK Jr.’s antidepressant curbs could reshape US mental health care

RFK Jr.’s latest HHS policy calls for reducing antidepressant use in depression and expanding non-drug options like therapy, diet, exercise, and social support to tackle so‑called overmedicalisation of mental health. While some experts welcome a more cautious approach, many caution that antidepressants (especially SSRIs) help many patients and that deprescribing must be careful and context‑aware, given access barriers and complex needs. With roughly a third of Americans having used antidepressants, the policy could change treatment dynamics, but real‑world impact will depend on resources, implementation, and ensuring patients aren’t left untreated.

via The i Paper|

#antidepressants #mental-health-policy #overprescribing

health-policy10 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Signs Executive Order to Regulate Pharmaceutical Advertising

President Trump announced plans to crack down on pharmaceutical advertising, aiming to address concerns over overmedicalization of children and the influence of direct-to-consumer drug ads, which have increased prescriptions and raised health risks. The move seeks to strengthen FDA oversight, especially on social media, to ensure more balanced and responsible drug marketing.

via Politico|

#childrens-health #direct-to-consumer #fda

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Doctor burnout leads to overprescribing opioids and antibiotics.

A study by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) center at the University of Manchester found that general practitioners who work long hours and experience burnout are up to five times more likely to prescribe high levels of medications, including opioids and antibiotics. The study showed a higher correlation for GPs located in more deprived areas, with a two times greater risk of overprescribing opioids and a 1.6 times greater risk for antibiotics. The findings suggest that policies are urgently needed to help mitigate burnout in general practice to promote safe and appropriate prescribing strategies and patient safety.

via New York Post |

#antibiotics #doctor-burnout #health

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Overuse of antibiotics linked to harmful side effects, study shows.

Over-prescribing and inappropriately prescribing antibiotics can cause negative effects and at times can send patients right back to the hospital, according to a new study by Intermountain Health and Stanford University. The study examined 51 million patient visits over a 15-year period and found that antibiotics were overprescribed 50% of the time, with some of the most harmful antibiotics being pretty commonly used. Experts want to remind people that antibiotics are not always the cure for your sickness and it's important to know that there are options and to listen to your physician.

via KSL.com|

#antibiotics #health #overprescribing