Mental health staff reluctant to support service users tapering off antipsychotic medication, study finds

Richard Sears

Many people with schizophrenia often express a desire to reduce or even stop taking antipsychotic medications, mainly because of the serious side effects associated with long-term use. However, a recent study found that people using these services receive little support from mental health professionals in this endeavour. A new research paper by Kickan Roed, Niels … Read more