Crazy Together

24. More Fun with SSRIs


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Marcus and Esme pick up where they left off with last week’s discussion about Selective Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). They begin with an overview of some of the more common myths and outright lies about SSRIs. Then, they discuss a study that demonstrates the impact of misinformation and conspiracy theories on peoples’ willingness to get the help they need. Finally, they close with an extended rant about HHS Secretary RFK Jr., because if ever a man existed who has not received enough negative reinforcement in his life, it’s that crackly-skinned son of a gun.

 

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    Sources for this episode include:

    • Serrano, Jody. "How to Separate the Facts About Antidepressants From Social Media Fiction." Lifehacker, Ziff Davis, 12 Aug. 2022, https://lifehacker.com/social-media-is-lying-to-you-about-antidepressants-1849404119 
    • Dickson, Ej. "Who Is the Psychiatrist Behind the Antidepressant Study Taking Over Right-Wing Media?" Rolling Stone, Penske Media Corporation, 30 July 2022, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ssri-right-wing-attack-joanna-moncrieff-1388067/ 
    • Goldberg, Alyssa. "Trump, RFK Jr. Go After SSRIs in Executive Order. Here's How They Work." USA Today, 18 Feb. 2025, www.usatoday.com
    • Bendix, Aria. "RFK Jr. says he'll review SSRI use among kids — here’s what doctors say." NBC News, NBCUniversal Media, 21 Feb. 2025, https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rfk-jr-ssri-antidepressants-children-doctors-risks-studies-rcna192722 
    • Cleveland Clinic. "SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors): Uses." Cleveland Clinic, 2025, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24795-ssri 
    • Cleveland Clinic. "Serotonin: What Is It, Function & Levels." 18 Mar. 2022, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22572-serotonin 
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