A recent report highlights how limited access to therapy and mental health support is driving increased antidepressant prescribing in some areas.

While some medications can help people, patients and families are too often not warned about serious adverse effects such as akathisia—a medication-induced disorder that is often mistaken for worsening anxiety or depression. When akathisia is not recognized, distress may escalate through wrongful dose increases or additional medications.

Patients deserve accurate risk information and access to non-drug treatment options prior to prescriptions. Read the full article here: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/health-news/poor-mental-health-care-is-forcing-gps-in-certain-parts-of-the-country-to-dish-out-pills/ar-AA21dByv

Check out MISSD’s free educational resources to help consumers, clinicians and caregivers understand akathisia and prevent avoidable harm. Courses at: http://MISSD.LearnUpon.com/catalog.