From the Outback

to the Forefront:

Akathisia Awareness Grows

We didn't want July to end without sharing a month of meaningful progress—and with Prescribed Harm Awareness Day observed yesterday, the timing feels especially fitting.

Honoring Those We've Lost

Around the world, people gathered yesterday for picnics and talks to remember those we’ve lost and support those still suffering from medication-induced harm. From the UK to the US, France, Canada, and the Netherlands, these annual events keep those voices and experiences in view.

On Air in Australia

MISSD is also marking an important milestone with our first-ever TV ads. We chose Australia for this year’s international campaign because of the country’s growing focus on prescribing rates and because Australians continue reaching out to us through social media and email.

Read the full press release here.

Two New Episodes, One Important Conversation

This month we released two episodes of the Akathisia Stories podcast. The first features MISSD founder Wendy Dolin and director Jenna Sachman reflecting on MISSD’s journey since the loss of Stewart Dolin 16 years ago. The second is an interview with Katinka Blackford Newman, an award-winning filmmaker, author, and founder of Antidepressant Risks.

Listen to the full podcast here.

As MISSD often states, “We aren’t anti-drug. We are for education and prevention." That spirit was reflected yesterday in London, where one speaker noted:

"We are really good at talking about medicine when it works.

But there must be room for both stories, and today we're talking

about those who got worse." — Dr. Anders Sørensen

Another awareness event took place at the Michigan State Capitol — the same place MISSD

presented to lawmakers last year. The focus was on "London’s Law," a measure that would require written consent before certain psychiatric medications are prescribed to children. It would also provide QR codes that link directly to risk information for parents.

If you’d like to support our work, we’d be grateful if you would donate or share MISSD's resources. Your support helps raise awareness, educate healthcare professionals and consumers, reduce harm, and save lives.