Psychiatry & the Make America Healthy Again Commission
‘Psychiatry and the Make America Healthy Again Commission’ examines how this framing may influence policy and public opinion. It reviews evidence on the effectiveness and efficacy of psychotropic medications compared to other prescribed medication classes. It also explores key ideas around psychiatry reform – conversations sparked by the Make America Healthy Again Commission – and outlines thoughtful approaches for improving the field moving forward. The article stresses the importance of rigorous, unbiased research to guide change, while also calling for greater involvement of people with lived experience to reduce stigma and promote more inclusive transparent approaches to mental health care.
The full article can be found here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2833046
On February 13, 2025, the Make America Healthy Again Commission was established by executive order, sparking concern about its framing of psychotropic medications, particularly those prescribed to children, as a potential detriment to health.