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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Mar 18

Join us in April for a webinar + audience Q&A on the 2024 Maudsley #Deprescribing Guidelines with
@markhoro.bsky.social
& Professor David Taylor, plus UK GP Dr Khalid Zaman, UK campaigner Stevie Lewis & IIPDW Chair
@profjohnread.bsky.social
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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Mar 18

Join us in April for a webinar + audience Q&A on the 2024 Maudsley #Deprescribing Guidelines with
@markhoro.bsky.social
& Professor David Taylor, plus UK GP Dr Khalid Zaman, UK campaigner Stevie Lewis & IIPDW Chair
@profjohnread.bsky.social
📕 iipdw-maudsley-deprescribing.eventbrite.co.uk

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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Mar 6

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James Moore @jfmoore.bsky.social · Nov 4

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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Feb 21

Join us in April for a webinar + audience Q&A on the 2024 Maudsley #Deprescribing Guidelines with co-authors @markhoro.bsky.social & Professor David Taylor, plus UK GP Dr Khalid Zaman, UK campaigner Stevie Lewis & IIPDW Chair @profjohnread.bsky.social 📕 iipdw-maudsley-deprescribing.eventbrite.co.uk

Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines - an Overview with Audience Q&A

This webinar aims to answer your questions on the Guideline including - why was it written, what does it say, who is it for, how is it used?

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Joanna Moncrieff @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social · Feb 7

It was good to be on ITV's This Morning yesterday. I tried to challenge the most important and pervasive myths about antidepressants. Watch again here www.itv.com/watch/this-m...

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Professor John Read @profjohnread.bsky.social · Feb 7

For your diary.
@iipdw.bsky.social presents MAUDSLEY DEPRESCRIBING GUIDELINES. Authors summarise & questions.
April 25, 4-6pmUK. Details soon on www.iipdw.org
@dranneguy.bsky.social @mad-in-america.bsky.social @drjamesdaviesbskys.bsky.social @markhoro.bsky.social @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social

International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (IIPDW)

The International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (IIPDW) was created to respond to a glaring need in mental health: to develop ways for helping people withdraw from psychiatric drugs.

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Mad in America @mad-in-america.bsky.social · Feb 5

Delighted to be named Goodpods number 1 Psychology podcast this month. If you are interested in discussions that you wont find in the mainstream, come and join us. #psychology #podcast

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Sarah Jones @sarahjpharm.pharmsky.app · Feb 4

Last week I was involved in two webinars outlining my PhD project and sharing my experience of applying for and being awarded funding by Pharmacy Research UK and so I thought it was about time I shared a bit more about it with BlueSky #pharmsky #medsky #PsychSci (1/5)

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Informed Consent Matters @ic-matters.bsky.social · Feb 2

‘Before starting antidepressants, 29.6% of participants reported suicidal thoughts or attempts, but after withdrawal from antidepressants, that increased to 60.7%.’

www.madinamerica.com/2025/01/anti...

Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Linked to Life-Altering Consequences, New Study Shows

A new study reveals that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants can last years, disrupting lives and relationships.

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James Moore @jfmoore.bsky.social · Jan 28

Anders Sørensen – Tackling Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal Through Research and in Practice.

#psychiatry #antidepressants
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Anders Sørensen – Tackling Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal Through Research and in Practice

Anders Sørenson is a Danish clinical psychologist with a special interest in psychiatric drug withdrawal.

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Dr Anne Guy PsychD @dranneguy.bsky.social · Jan 22

With 8m people taking antidepressants it’s beyond time for improved informed consent about their benefits / harms and a safer path to come off them when ready.
@tonyavery.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @drjamesdaviesbskys.bsky.social @iipdw.bsky.social

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Mental health of working-age population appears to be getting worse

A report by the Health Foundation looks at a range of data sources, including self-reported surveys, screening tools and clinical diagnoses and finds more than 10% of working-age people are reporting ...

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Dr Anne Guy PsychD @dranneguy.bsky.social · Dec 10

Withdrawal from antidepressants can be life changingly awful for so many people, let’s hope we see real services available to prevent it and support people soon.
@tonyavery.bsky.social
@simonforstroud.bsky.social
@markhoro.bsky.social
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/striking-the...

’Striking the right balance with antidepressant prescribing’ - Patient Safety Commissioner

Antidepressant prescribing is at record levels in England, with around one in five adults receiving these medicines for a range of mental health conditions and chronic pain. Prescriptions have...

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Professor John Read @profjohnread.bsky.social · Jan 10

Hope you can join us for our screening of AS PRESCRIBED and discussion on Jan 24. For anyone interested in psychiatric drugs and withdrawal from them.
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Online Screening of As Prescribed + Discussion

The feature-length documentary 'As Prescribed' raises awareness of benzodiazepine harm

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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Jan 15

Please join us next Friday for this online screening + discussion of the feature-length documentary As Prescribed. asprescribed-iipdw.eventbrite.co.uk

Online Screening of As Prescribed + Discussion

The feature-length documentary 'As Prescribed' raises awareness of benzodiazepine harm

asprescribed-iipdw.eventbrite.co.uk

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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Jan 15

Please join us next Friday for this online screening + discussion of the feature-length documentary As Prescribed. asprescribed-iipdw.eventbrite.co.uk

Online Screening of As Prescribed + Discussion

The feature-length documentary 'As Prescribed' raises awareness of benzodiazepine harm

asprescribed-iipdw.eventbrite.co.uk

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Mad in America @mad-in-america.bsky.social · Jan 2

Are Psychiatric Drugs Remaking Our Emotional Landscape?

New research examines the risks of overrelying on psychiatric drugs to scaffold emotional well-being, leaving broader issues unaddressed.

By Jenny Logan

https://www.madinamerica.com/2025/01/are-psychiatric-drugs-remaking-our-emotional-lands…

Are Psychiatric Drugs Remaking Our Emotional Landscape?

New research examines the risks of overrelying on psychiatric drugs to scaffold emotional well-being, leaving broader issues unaddressed.

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Joanna Moncrieff @joannamoncrieff.bsky.social · Jan 3

Why was our umbrella review of serotonin and depression controversial? Perversely, critics said the findings were obvious but also tried to challenge them. In my new book I examine the backlash and what may have motivated it lnk.to/chemicallyim...

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International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Dec 30

Some find little changes when they stop “meds” — others experience withdrawal symptoms, often severe or long lasting. Mental health services should support *safe* withdrawal from psychiatric drugs.

International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal @iipdw.bsky.social · Dec 4

Hi Bluesky! We're a UK charity, supporting the development & implementation of good practice for psychiatric drug withdrawal in every country. Follow & support our work. iipdw.org

International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (IIPDW)

The International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (IIPDW) was created to respond to a glaring need in mental health: to develop ways for helping people withdraw from psychiatric drugs.

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