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How to reassess and discontinue psychiatric medications?

Psychiatric Deprescribing Guidance Signals a Turning Point in Mental Health Care

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Naveen Sankar S
Mar 04, 2026
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A new international consensus statement suggests clinicians should reassess psychiatric medications at least annually, verify adherence before declaring treatment failure, and involve patients in shared decision-making when considering deprescribing.

A 45-member international task force convened under the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology r…

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