05/09/2026
People deserve informed consent.
They also deserve accurate information based on science and grounded in reality.
Equating SSRIs with he**in is a wild take, not remotely supported by any evidence and creates unnecessary fear around treatments that help millions of people function, connect, work, parent, survive, and feel like themselves again.
Mental health conversations should leave room for nuance:
š§ acknowledging risks
š§ respecting patient experiences
š§ AND recognizing the overwhelming data supporting the safety and effectiveness of SSRIs for many people
We can improve psychiatry without abandoning science in the process.