http://asserttrue.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-curse-of-akathisia.html#

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/22/health/us-suicide-rate-surges-to-a-30-year-high.html

http://www.madinamerica.com/2016/04/legal-journal-says-antidepressants-can-cause-violence-and-suicide/

Kim Witzcak, advisor to MISSD, has recently been appointed as a consumer representative on the FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee. In her interview with the Star Tribune in Minnesota, Kim discusses akathisia and other significant topics relating to drug safety.

http://m.startribune.com/rosenblum-personal-pain-led-twin-cities-widow-to-prescription-drug-safety-advocacy/374004241/

MISSD is exhibiting at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) conference, Chicago, IL.

We have had wonderful opportunities to speak with health professionals working crisis center hotlines about the importance of asking callers in crisis if they have recently started a new medication, stopped their medication or dosage and screen for akathisia or a medication-induced suicide reaction.

http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/mood-disorders/antidepressants-may-double-risk-suicide-aggression-children-adolescents-depression-akathisia/article/473591/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/12126146/Antidepressants-can-raise-the-risk-of-suicide-biggest-ever-review-finds.html#disqus_thread

http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/Court-Victory-Allows-Widow-to-Bring-Drug-Label-Suit-to-Federal-Court-365215201.html

Have you been touched by akathisia? We are looking for an individual to share his/her story for an educational video we will be creating.

We are also looking for guest bloggers to share their stories on our blog. If you or anyone you know is interested in sharing your story to spread awareness for akathisia please contact Jenna at jenna@missd.co