A fresh study is challenging the widely held belief that quitting antidepressants leads to severe withdrawal symptoms. While warnings about difficult withdrawal experiences have become common, this research suggests the risks might be exaggerated, sparking debate among patients and doctors.

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know has worried about the challenges of stopping antidepressants, this study offers a counterpoint to the scary stories. It doesn’t dismiss withdrawal entirely but argues the severity may be overhyped—which could reshape how doctors and patients approach treatment decisions. Still, it’s likely to stir controversy, since personal experiences with withdrawal vary widely.

The national suicide prevention hotline is cutting ties with the Trevor Project, a major provider of LGBTQ+ youth counseling services. This move, pushed by the Trump administration, leaves queer advocates in Los Angeles—and across the country—grappling with concerns about where vulnerable young people will turn for support. It’s another blow to a community already facing heightened risks.

Editor’s Note: Suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth are alarmingly high, and specialized hotlines like the Trevor Project have been a lifeline. Losing this resource isn’t just bureaucratic—it’s a matter of life and death for kids who often lack safe spaces elsewhere. The decision signals a broader rollback of support systems, leaving advocates scrambling to fill the gap.

Some people who stop taking antidepressants are experiencing unexpected long-term side effects—like nerve pain, emotional numbness, or sexual dysfunction—that stick around for years. Patients are speaking out, demanding that doctors and researchers take these lingering symptoms seriously and dig deeper into why they happen.

Editor’s Note: Antidepressants help millions, but this story highlights a rarely discussed downside: for some, quitting isn’t as simple as just stopping the pills. It’s a reminder that mental health treatments can have complex, lasting effects, and patients deserve better support and answers when things go sideways.

Jessica Glasser's parents are advocating for a change in how schools handle student mental health, arguing that families should be notified if their child is experiencing struggles. They believe parents can offer better support if they're kept in the loop, rather than being left in the dark.

Pediatricians and public health experts are working hard to rebuild confidence in vaccines, especially among hesitant parents. NPR’s conversation with Dr. Alexandra Cvijanovich and Professor Jason Schwartz highlights the challenges—like misinformation and politicization—and the strategies being used, from one-on-one conversations to clearer public messaging. It’s a tough but crucial effort to protect kids and communities.