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Kennedy Calls for Fewer Antidepressants, 88% Trump Fans Approve

6/6/2026

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a letter urging providers to curb antidepressant prescriptions and prioritize diet, therapy, exercise.
Expert Thorrun Govind notes non-pharmacological measures can aid wellbeing but are recommended alongside medication.
Critic Sameer Jauhar warns antidepressants halve relapse risk and that barriers limit access to alternatives.
Polls cited by James D. Boys indicate about 88 % of President Donald Trump’s base approve of Kennedy’s performance.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a letter urging providers to curb antidepressant prescriptions and prioritize diet, therapy, exercise.
Expert Thorrun Govind notes non-pharmacological measures can aid wellbeing but are recommended alongside medication.
Critic Sameer Jauhar warns antidepressants halve relapse risk and that barriers limit access to alternatives.
Polls cited by James D. Boys indicate about 88 % of President Donald Trump’s base approve of Kennedy’s performance.