# How America Became Dependent on Antidepressants

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Podcast: [The Josh Philipp Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-josh-philipp-show-7722835)
Published: 2026-06-04T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-josh-philipp-show.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 933

## Resource

Are antidepressants causing violent behavior? Suicidal tendencies? Sexual dysfunction? Emotional numbness? Well, if you’ve been watching online reels recently, you may have heard this. Testimonies. People sharing their experiences. Industry manipulation. And this relates to a new campaign from the Department of Health and Human Services, where Secretary RFK Jr. is saying some antidepressants—including many that have become incredibly common—could soon face restrictions.

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