Dr. Frida, I want to talk to you about what the administration is doing around antidepressants

and possibly the use of psychedelic treatments. President Trump has initiated actions to scrutinize

the widespread use of traditional antidepressants and to promote alternatives for mental health treatment.

This was an exchange in the Oval Office just recently as of a few days ago. Watch.

Mr. President, antidepressants right now are the most prescribed class medications in the country.

Over 20% of women are on an antidepressants.

And is that good in terms of do they work?

There's highly problematic research on the fact that over 20% of US women are on these drugs

that are prescribed for life we have a mental health crisis and they work no

they don't me I want a couple of them I would not have. I would not. I would not. I would get me.

I'm talking away.

I said, I think it like next.

But no, it isn't definitely an issue for what it is.

Okay.

Here's the thing.

His administration has ordered investigations into SSRIs, which you would know more about than me.

That's the name of the using antidepressants,

or a type of antidepressant, one type.

And psychiatric drugs for children

and is pushing to fast track research

into psychedelic treatments like ibogaine

for depression and anxiety.

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