Scotland’s latest Suicide Prevention Action Plan — “Creating Hope Together” 2026–2029 — brings welcome funding (£3 million+ for 2026-27) and priorities like supporting at-risk individuals and community education. However, the plan makes no reference to akathisia or any medication-related suicide risks — despite akathisia being a well-documented adverse effect of a wide variety of commonly prescribed medications. See the full announcement at: https://www.gov.scot/news/working-together-to-prevent-suicide/

This gap is concerning given that akathisia is often preventable with improved education, awareness, close monitoring, and informed consent about medication risks. Explore our free resources and take our courses at MISSD.LearnUpon.com to learn more.