A recent article in Elle magazine about drugs marketed as “antidepressants” claims they work by helping “increase serotonin—the “happy” chemical—in the brain.” This claim hasn’t been supported by medical research but has been promoted by pharmaceutical companies and their marketing departments. MISSD calls on Elle to do better–and inform readers to watch for any unusual behavior changes if starting, stopping, or changing dosage or type of SSRIs. Akathisia awareness can save lives.

Read the full article at https://www.elle.com/beauty/health-fitness/a35607381/covid-19-antidepressants-not-alone/