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RFK Jr.’s dangerous rhetoric about mental health medication will hurt those who need it most, experts say

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June 29, 2026

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has used racist dog whistles to target the overprescribing of antidepressants. The real problem is a lack of access to comprehensive mental healthcare, especially for Black Americans, mental health professionals say RFK Jr.’s dangerous rhetoric about mental health medication will hurt those who need it most, experts say is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.

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