MentalIllness
More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername
More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername Eleanor Bumpurs, a 66-year-old Black woman with mental health problems, was killed by police in her Bronx apartment on October 29, 1984, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform. The incident highlighted the need for better training on how […]
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How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers
How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers Despite FDA panelists casting doubt on the safety of antidepressant medications (SSRIs) during pregnancy, research shows that the risks of untreated depression far outweigh those of SSRIs. The benefits of using SSRIs in pregnancy, including improved maternal mental […]
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