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Medicine's Awais Aftab weighs in on SSRI debate

Media | May 18, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

RFK Jr. is going to war against SSRIs. Doctors and patients are caught in the middle. 

The Washington Post: Awais Aftab, professor at the School of Medicine, said polarized debate over SSRIs stems from gaps in scientific knowledge, with some people dismissing withdrawal concerns while others exaggerate them into “a panic.” He said the reality likely falls somewhere in between, amid growing scrutiny over antidepressant use and withdrawal symptoms.

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