New SSRI prescribing guidelines mark an important step forward. Emphasis on safer tapering, informed consent, whole-person care, and regular review reflects what patients and families have reported for years.

Greater awareness of akathisia—a medication-induced state of intense inner restlessness linked to suicidality—is critical for prevention and early intervention.

Read more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/the-biology-of-human-nature/202605/4-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ssri-guidelines.