Yet another BMJ rapid response highlights the continued failure to recognize medication adverse effects—including akathisia—as a preventable contributor to suicide risk.

MISSD Foundation’s BMJ submission is cited as an important resource for identifying these effects, yet this knowledge remains largely absent from frontline training and guidance.

While patient information leaflets warn of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, these risks are still too often overlooked in practice.

Recent developments—including the Prevention of Future Deaths report following Thomas Kingston’s death and the MHRA’s ongoing review—reinforce the urgency. Read the full Rapid Response at: https://www.bmj.com/content/393/bmj-2026-959881/rr.