“The Military’s Billion-Dollar Pill Problem” by Paul John Scott
This article by John Paul Scott in Men’s Journal Magazine highlights military suicides and refers to akathisia as a torture from the inside out.
1st Annual MISSD Event During Suicide Awareness Month
Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk
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.
“How GlaxoSmithKline Suppressed Date on Paxil-Induced Akathisia: Implications for Suicidality and Violence” by Peter R. Breggin, MD
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.
SSRI-Induced Akathisia’s Link to Suicide and Violence
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.
“NPR’s Akathisia Blind Spot” by John Paul Scott
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.
Selling Sickness
New York Times – “Wars on Drugs” by Richard A. Friedman
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.
Fox News Special Video – Powerful Psychiatric Drugs Harmful to Veterans?
This video was released around Memorial Day, and continues to draw attention to the connection between psychiatric drugs and military suicides.