MISSD is a sponsor of Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk, which will be held on 10/26/2013 at Arvey Field (Museum Campus), Columbus Drive, Chicago IL from 11am-2pm.

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This article highlights how the manufacturer of Paxil hid and manipulated data concerning Paxil-induced suicides in adults.  There were aware of the association between akathisia, violence and suicide. This fascinating article was written by the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Peter Breggin.

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This article is a great summary of the association between akathisia, suicide and violence.  Learn about many of the prominent doctors that are trying to bring awareness to the under reported problem of medication induced suicides and akathisia.

In John Paul Scott’s article he continues to highlight his frustration at the continued association between popular mental health medications and suicide and the lack of attention to a problem that has been going on for years.

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There has been a high rate of suicide among soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.  This article highlights the association between the increase in the number of psychoactive drugs that have been prescribed to soldiers and the increased rate of suicide.

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This video was released around Memorial Day, and continues to draw attention to the connection between psychiatric drugs and military suicides.