https://editaria.com/tags/ssris/Recent content in SSRIs on EditariaHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 08 Mar 2026 19:40:23 +0000https://editaria.com/2026/03/psychiatrist-calls-for-honest-talks-about-antidepressant-risks/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:40:23 +0000https://editaria.com/2026/03/psychiatrist-calls-for-honest-talks-about-antidepressant-risks/What Happened Dr. Awais Aftab, a psychiatry professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is advocating for more honest medical discussions about antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant. His perspective addresses growing patient concerns about long-term medication use, withdrawal symptoms, and potential dependency. The discussion centers on questions many long-term users face: whether they still need their medication, how to determine if they do, and whether it makes sense to continue indefinitely or attempt to taper off.