SSRI Paradox: Awareness, Contagion, and the "Skills Over Pills" Shift
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The 20-Something Treatment" by Meg Jay - This book discusses issues relevant to young adults.
- "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay - This book focuses on the importance of the twenties for adult development.
- "Prozac Nation" by Elizabeth Wurtzel - A book published in 1993 about a young person's experience with SSRIs and depression.
People Mentioned
- Meg Jay (Developmental Clinical Psychologist, Author) - Author of "The 20-Something Treatment" and "The Defining Decade," and a guest on the podcast discussing young adults and antidepressants.
- Elizabeth Wurtzel (Author) - Author of "Prozac Nation," a memoir about her experiences with depression and SSRIs.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS Secretary) - Discussed for his political views and claims regarding antidepressants, vaccines, and other health-related topics.
- Tina Smith (Senator) - Mentioned for confronting RFK Jr. on his past remarks about SSRIs during his confirmation hearings.
- Sarah Todd (Health Reporter at Stat News) - Covered the politicization of antidepressants and RFK Jr.'s claims.
Organizations & Institutions
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Stated position that SSRIs are safe during pregnancy, with the risks of untreated depression being higher than the risks of taking SSRIs.
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration) - Raised questions about taking SSRIs during pregnancy.
- Facebook - Acknowledged its Instagram app is toxic for teen girls, worsening body image issues for many.
Research & Studies
- Study on University Presidents' Views on Social Media - Found that about 85% of university presidents believed social media was a leading cause of mental health problems in students.
- Study on Mass Shootings and Antidepressants - Found that only 4% of mass shooting perpetrators over the past 30 years had been on antidepressants at any point in their lives, indicating no link to violence.
- Study published in Pediatrics - Reported that antidepressant prescriptions for people aged 12-25 increased by 64% since before the pandemic, with growth already occurring prior to that.
- Internal research from Facebook - Acknowledged that its Instagram app negatively affects teen girls, exacerbating body image issues for one in three.
Websites & Online Resources
- Stat News - Sarah Todd, a health reporter, covers health-related topics including the politicization of antidepressants.