What Happens When you Stop Taking Psychiatric Medication | Pacific Standard Magazine
This article stresses the need to mainstream conversations about psychiatric medication discontinuation so that doctors can better support individuals' choices in the process.
An exploratory analysis of the role of social supports in psychiatric medication discontinuation: results related to family involvement
Exploratory study found family plays a complex role in medication decisions; helpful family support was linked to being less likely to completely discontinue.
Discontinuing Psychiatric Medications: A Survey of Long-Term Users
This survey found that 54% of long-term users met their goal of discontinuing medication, and 82% were satisfied.
User perspectives on professional support and service use during medication discontinuation
Survey found service gaps and a need to improve provider support for medication discontinuation, as only 65% of respondents reported seeing a prescriber and less than half reported seeing a psychotherapist.