Trending Now - RFK Jr. Proposes Restrictions on Antidepressant Usage

WHO:

NBC News - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan regarding antidepressants.

NBC News - Tom Llamas is a reporter for NBC News.

NBC News - Ellen Barry is a reporter for the New York Times.

WHAT:

NBC News - Kennedy proposed to limit the “overprescribing” of antidepressants.

Ars Technica - Kennedy made claims comparing SSRIs to heroin.

WHY:

NBC News - Kennedy's plan includes advocating for alternative treatment options when needed.

HOW:

NBC News - The announcement was made during a discussion with reporters.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 04:14 UTC)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a plan aimed at limiting the overprescribing of antidepressants, during a discussion with reporters. He made controversial claims comparing SSRIs to heroin and emphasized the need for alternative treatment options when necessary. The announcement was reported by NBC News, with Tom Llamas covering the story, while Ellen Barry reported for the New York Times.