Mental Health Europe Launches Short Guide to Psychiatric Diagnosis
Mental Health Europe (MHE) launches a new resource for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
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Psychological Support for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
This week on MIA Radio we turn our attention to support for those who are struggling to withdraw from psychiatric drugs. Recently in the UK, this issue has become headline news with more and more attention being given to the work of groups such as the Council for Evidence Based Psychiatry and peer-led initiatives such as the Bristol Tranquilliser Project.
Recent Developments – Prescribing Rights and Esketamine Approval
A brief update on some recent developments regarding psychologist prescribing rights and licensing psychotropic drugs.
IIPDW Board Member John Read Appears in UEL Video
In this short video, IIPDW Board Member John Read outlines some of the work being undertaken to update UK NICE guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal. The video was produced by the University of East London.
Mental Health Prescriptions Rising Fastest in 10-14-year-old Scots
IIPDW Board member John Read contributes to a piece in the Scottish Herald written by Health Correspondent Helen McArdle.
UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Updates Antidepressant Withdrawal Guidance
From The British Medical Journal. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has amended its guidelines on depression to recognise the severity and length of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms.
Auður Axelsdóttir interviews Magnus P. Hald
Auður Axelsdóttir and Magnus P. Hald discuss his work and the development of a drug free psychiatric ward in Norway.
Podcast Interview with Dr Carina Håkansson and Professor John Read
This week on Mad in America Radio we turn our attention to psychiatric drug withdrawal and in particular the work of the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS CALL FOR SERVICES TO SUPPORT MILLIONS TRYING TO COME OFF PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS
Millions of people around the world are currently trying to come off psychiatric drugs but finding it extremely difficult because of withdrawal effects which are often severe and persistent, and because there is so little support available to come off the drugs slowly and safely.
Pictures from the IIPDW Network meeting in Göteborg, Sweden
International experts gather in Göteborg, Sweden to promote better research on, and support services for, withdrawal from psychiatric drugs