July 18, 2022 at 9:08 am

Will the New Suicide Prevention Hotline Ask the Right Questions?

Let’s hope the new suicide prevention hotline has properly trained counselors who ask questions about prescription drug use and adverse drug effects that can cause akathisia and suicidality.

Read the full article at https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/15/1111316589/988-suicide-hotline-number?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20Daily%20Health%20Policy%20Report&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=219943876&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–_sUXk98B63x90gQBVmEkuX6Dp2Qm-sGG3zjZNZlu_lt0tf3MFE9l7WxsIpZH2txZgsOieRJ5bUGDgA1JQxi3jaY2kLg&utm_content=219943876&utm_source=hs_email

July 15, 2022 at 4:54 pm

Remembering Stewart Dolin

It’s been 12 years since Stewart Dolin’s akathisia-induced death. MISSD, which was created in memory of Stewart and other akathisia sufferers, has accomplished much and reached thousands of people since then.

Thank you to all of our supporters for helping us increase akathisia awareness and education. Together we are making a positive difference for others.

July 14, 2022 at 8:52 am

Gabapentin and Akathisia

Gabapentin can cause akathisia yet consumers are often never informed.

“I became more and more out of control. My whole personally—I’m very a sweet, nice person, and I got hostile.” Adams went back to her doctor who responded by increasing the drug. She later attempted suicide.

Read the full article at https://www.theepochtimes.com/highly-prescribed-benign-medication-detected-in-10-percent-of-overdose-deaths_4587995.html?utm_source=Health&utm_campaign=health-2022-07-14&utm_medium=email&est=%2FODCBRVBGMsyRieSNd9xb2%2BsYnuI9bW%2F%2BMOOojcwq8MXlBzHsQvS7dwIIM8IIg%3D%3D

July 11, 2022 at 10:38 am

World Benzo Awareness Day

Many people are unaware that benzos can cause serious adverse effects including withdrawal akathisia. For an informative podcast that spotlights benzo awareness, see https://www.madinamerica.com/2020/07/world-benzodiazepine-awareness-day-2020/.

June 29, 2022 at 3:46 pm

MISSD’s Latest Public Health Video is Reaching More than 350 People Every Day

MISSD is pleased our latest public health video has had more than 44,500 views since its release. That’s an average of 350 people per day who are learning that prescription drug-induced akathisia is a suicide risk factor. Please see and share https://www.youtube.com/c/MISSDFoundation/videos

June 24, 2022 at 2:22 pm

MISSD’s Akathisia Videos Can Reduce Suffering and Save Lives

MISSD’s public health videos have had more than 665K views. Please share them to help ensure others are well informed about akathisia and related adverse drug effects. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER4JGnRssSk.

June 17, 2022 at 2:46 pm

Elderly SSRI Consumers and the Increased Risk of Serotonin Toxicity

A new study finds older adults taking SSRIs are at an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. It’s also important to note that people suffering from serotonin toxicity can also be suffering from SSRI-induced akathisia. Read the full article at https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/06/antidepressant-induced-serotonin-syndrome-danger-elderly/

June 8, 2022 at 7:12 am

Akathisia is a Suicide Risk Factor Everyone Should Know

MISSD’s latest video is the first suicide prevention video to include akathisia as a suicide risk factor. Please see and share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r9lcvh90kE

May 26, 2022 at 10:56 am

Adverse Drug Effects and Mental Health Awareness Month

“During Mental Health Awareness Month, we hear suicide prevention and mental health organizations promoting pharmaceutical products as treatments while staying silent about adverse drug effects that can harm our mental wellbeing,” said Wendy Dolin, MISSD founder.

See more at https://www.einpresswire.com/article/573938198/fda-black-box-label-warns-of-suicide-risks?r=pawvHNLdeLOjws8eSt

May 20, 2022 at 6:53 am

NHS Stats Reflect 41% Increase in Prescribing Antidepressants to Children ages 5-12

The Pharmaceutical Journal reports that NHS data shows there’s been a 41% increase in the number of children aged 5–12 years who were prescribed antidepressants in the last six years. Yet withdrawal problems including akathisia are seldom discussed prior to prescription.

Kristen Shukla, a child psychiatrist at Oxford Health NHS, states, “The difficulties with withdrawing from these drugs has only more recently been acknowledged. There is a very high risk that children who start taking these drugs when very young will continue taking them for many years and into adulthood.” Read the full article at https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/05/nhs-data-41-rise-antidepressant-prescribing-children-aged-5-12-since-2015/