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RFK Jr. pushes antidepressant deprescribing; APA resists, protests erupt

5/25/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced policies encouraging doctors to deprescribe antidepressants.
Ten days later the American Psychiatric Association held its annual meeting and refused interference in medical practice.
Protesters, patients, Scientologists and Falun Gong members, gathered outside as psychiatrists warned patients might stop medication and relapse.
Conference sessions taught tapering while APA president prepares to join a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) panel in July.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced policies encouraging doctors to deprescribe antidepressants.
Ten days later the American Psychiatric Association held its annual meeting and refused interference in medical practice.
Protesters, patients, Scientologists and Falun Gong members, gathered outside as psychiatrists warned patients might stop medication and relapse.
Conference sessions taught tapering while APA president prepares to join a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) panel in July.