Betsy McKay, a Senior writer at The Wall Street Journal, and Investigative reporter Shalini Ramachandran delve into the alarming long-term use of psychiatric medications, particularly benzodiazepines and antidepressants. They reveal how these drugs, meant for short-term relief, are often prescribed for years, leading to severe side effects and challenging withdrawal experiences. The duo discusses the troubling trend of overmedication in America, the lack of long-term studies on antidepressants, and the necessity for better informed consent in psychiatric care.
