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Federal Push to Reduce Antidepressants | Minnesota Timberwolves News
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The federal government is launching a bold campaign to reduce antidepressant use, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., urging doctors to help patients taper off these meds and embrace holistic mental health strategies. With 13% of U.S. adults on antidepressants — and a quarter on them for 10+ years — the push raises alarms: while some see overprescription, mental health advocates warn this broad message could scare off patients who rely on these life-saving treatments. Doctors are rethinking prescriptions, but experts caution that blanket de-prescribing risks deepening stigma and undermining recovery. The goal? A smarter, balanced approach — informed choices, not fear — that includes therapy and other tools alongside medication.
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