White paper: Efficacy of psychiatric drugs
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-2016
Abstract
Psychiatric drugs have been a mainstay of treatment for a range of behavioral and emotional problems over the past 6 decades in the United States and around the world. Although their use has skyrocketed, the problems they purport to alleviate have not diminished but, in fact, have increased (Whitaker, 2010a). This article summarizes current evidence for the efficacy of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and stimulants. Findings from meta-analyses, reviews, and major trials do not support widespread use of these drugs.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry
Volume
18
Issue
1
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Sparks, Jacqueline A.. "White paper: Efficacy of psychiatric drugs." Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry 18, 1 (2016): 20-28. doi: 10.1891/1559-4343.18.1.20.
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