New research finds that most people experiencing grief don’t think diagnostic labels like ‘prolonged grief disorder’ help them — and that medicalizing grief can sometimes cause harm. While grief and medication harms are different topics, both highlight the importance of listening to patients, avoiding unnecessary medicalization, and being transparent about risks and benefits. At MISSD, we believe medication safety — especially around drugs that can cause akathisia — is essential to protecting lives. When people and clinicians understand risks, ask questions, and monitor responses carefully, harms can be prevented. Read the full article at https://www.madinamerica.com/2026/01/doing-harm-the-human-cost-of-turning-mourning-into-a-disorder/.