RFK, Kennedy Jr. and Antidepressant

Trump, RFK Jr. go after antidepressants, weight loss drugs. Here's what the science says
President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said they will be studying the "threat" to children posed by antidepressants and obesity medications.
RFK Jr. thrusts antidepressants into the spotlight — unnecessarily, advocates say
RFK Jr. plans to investigate SSRI and antidepressant use, particularly among children and teens, as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
Medical Experts React to RFK Jr.'s Antidepressant Drug Remarks
Around 13.2 percent of U.S. adults were using antidepressants between 2017 and 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC )'s most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This number is believed to have increased since, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RFK Jr. Goes After Widely Used Antidepressants, Claiming They Could Be a Threat to Americans
The newly confirmed US Secretary of Health and Human Services has falsely stated that SSRIs are more addictive than heroin and contribute to school shootings.
RFK Jr. Is Already Taking Aim at Antidepressants
Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch swears in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Health and Human Services Secretary as his wife Cheryl Hines holds the Bible in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
RFK Jr. to take aim at medications like Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil
More than 1 in 10 people in the United States takes an antidepressant, and SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant.'
RFK Jr. and Trump’s new commission targets mental health medication
The creation of a “Make America Healthy Again Commission” has raised concerns over Washington youths' access to medications for depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Trump, RFK Jr. go after SSRIs in executive order. Here's how they work
accused RFK Jr. of spreading lies and misinformation, particularly when it comes to mental health care and antidepressants. In 2024, Kennedy speculated that antidepressant use could explain the ...
RFK Jr. Says Antidepressants Are More Addictive Than Heroin. Here Are the Facts
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Hours after Kennedy was sworn in, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct Kennedy and his team to “prioritize gold-standard research on the root causes of why Americans are getting sick.
RFK Jr., Trump target meds that 1 in 3 Seattle-area young women use
New survey data shows 1 in 3 Seattle-area women ages 18-35 have taken medication for depression or anxiety in the past 12 months, writes FYI Guy.
Fact check: RFK Jr. suggested that SSRIs are as addictive as heroin. Here’s why that’s wrong
A psychiatrist from Washington University School of Medicine explains the difference between being addicted to a substance ...
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The Internet Thinks RFK Jr. Uses Methylene Blue—What to Know About the Mysterious Liquid
Research suggests that methylene blue, a medication for various conditions, may boost brain health. Here's what experts want ...
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Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services. GOP Sen. Susan Collins asked RFK Jr. about his views ...
Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told agency employees that a commission formed by President Donald ...
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. considers changes to childhood vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering changes to the list of recommended vaccines for ...
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Are antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weighs in
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed SSRI withdrawal is harder than heroin withdrawal. Research suggests otherwise—while stopping ...
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Psychedelics Space Regroups as RFK Jr. Signals Support
After the rejection of Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA-based PTSD treatment tempered excitement for psychedelic therapeutics, a ...