How is it that an ingredient in the first version of 7-Up might help alleviate symptoms of akathisia and antidepressant withdrawal? RxISK.org’s recent article is an intriguing look at possible treatments currently being explored and discussed by some sufferers and medical researchers.

Read the article at https://rxisk.org/antidotes-for-akathisia-and-dysregulation/ and please contact RxISK.org if you or someone you know has experiences to share about these possible treatment options. It’s great to see more possible treatment options being explored given that MISSD frequently hears from people searching for ways to alleviate their symptoms.

It’s also nice to read, “We have liaised closely with groups like The Medication Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stuart Dolin  –MISSD– set up by Wendy Dolin and run by an impressive group of people whose lives have all been touched by the catastrophes akathisia can visit on families.” Thanks, RxISK.org!

MISSD designated this annual day of global observance to increase akathisia awareness and remember all who suffer from or have been lost to this medication-induced disorder.

“Understanding akathisia is vital to preventing medication-induced self-harm, violence, and suicide,” said MISSD founder Wendy Dolin. “It’s crucial for people to be aware of the real risks and potential benefits before starting medications that can trigger akathisia. Our latest public health campaign, now reaching over a million active-duty military members and personnel on US military bases, is a major step toward greater awareness.” Read the full press release at https://www.einpresswire.com/article/744814742/international-akathisia-awareness-day-boosting-knowledge-to-enhance-patient-safety-and-prevent-medication-harm.

Vincent Schmitt and Yoko Motohama share the akathisia-induced loss of their teenage son, Romain, on our latest podcast. Listen at https://www.studiocchicago.com/akathisia-stories.

MISSD is reaching more than a million military members and base personnel with our new digital ads on bases serving all military branches. Together, we continue making a positive difference in patient safety.

Suicide prevention hotlines should routinely ask questions about medication use. Neglecting to do so increases the risk of akathisia-induced deaths. Please support this petition asking crisis hotlines to add standard questions about medication use. See https://www.change.org/p/get-suicide-prevention-services-to-ask-callers-if-they-are-taking-meds-that-cause-suicide?recruited_by_id=e65a64ea-a238-4dbc-aa1e-825316043645.

When we think of adverse drug effects that can cause psychiatric side effects, the focus is often on the drug consumer. However, as this recent article about SSRIs and airline pilots notes, akathisia can cause psychiatric side effects that impact public safety and transportation on a large scale. Read more at https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/08/modernizing-airline-antidepressants/