Sandra Steingard News Today

Why does long-term use of neuroleptics correlate with poorer social and occupational outcomes?

Last fall, I was invited by Psychiatric Times to write an article from a mother's perspective about what is needed to "fix a broken health system." As part of my essay, I told the story of my son Jake, who was robbed of all hope by the mental health system and died a homeless man. I also told the story of his cousin Kimmy, who escaped from the mental health system and is now doing well. Psychiatric Times declined to publish my essay.

School professionals are under pressure to help funnel children into the mental health system and onto drugs. Let's build alternatives.

Researchers reveal the misleading interpretations of two recent studies claiming that long-term antipsychotic use leads to better outcomes.

Researchers review the risks and benefits of deprescribing from antipsychotic drugs and advocate for a patient-centered approach to tapering.