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Kennedy Proposes Study Linking Antidepressants to Mass Shootings
11/16/2025
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Story summary
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes a study to examine whether antidepressants, especially SSRIs, contribute to mass shootings.
- Experts say current evidence does not support a causal link between these medications and violent behavior.
- A 2019 report found 20% of mass shooters used psychotropic drugs, with only 4% having used antidepressants.
- While more research is welcome, concerns remain about Kennedy's approach and potential biases.
