Today we are very pleased to share a new akathisia billboard in Phoenix is raising awareness throughout September 20th, which is International Akathisia Awareness Day. This Arizona campaign is a collaboration with the Ghanat family. Darius Ghanat is an akathisia survivor and advocate who shares his adverse experiences to help others be better informed. Read more at https://www.einpresswire.com/article/738908907/new-arizona-billboard-aims-to-reduce-suicide-by-increasing-akathisia-awareness.

The patient information leaflet for semaglutide includes a warning to watch out for depression and suicidal thoughts. Semaglutide is sold under the brand name Ozempic when it’s prescribed for diabetes and Wegovy when it’s prescribed for weight loss.

Read the full article at https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/20/health/semaglutide-suicide-study-wellness/index.html.

It’s good to see this article mentions suicide as an SSRI side effect, but it would have been a better article if the author would communicate akathisia as a main reasons why.

Read the full article at https://www.moneycontrol.com/health-and-fitness/from-weight-gain-to-suicidal-thoughts-beware-of-these-13-side-effects-of-antidepressants-article-12795779.html