Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder - by Edward L Jones & Edward L Jones (Hardcover)

About the Book

This true story of a 2006 family tragedy takes readers into the heart of psychosis related to SSRI antidepressants.

Book Synopsis

This true story of a 2006 family tragedy takes readers into the heart of psychosis related to SSRI antidepressants.

Review Quotes

A heartbreaking story of filicide, the potential risks of powerful antidepressants, and unforgiving justice with respect to crimes involving mental illness.

I am a longtime Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and in my experience every word of Ed Jones's harrowing book rings true, because I have witnessed firsthand the devastations visited upon families by SSRI antidepressants. Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder should be required reading for every current and future psychiatrist and physician-with an emphasis on the latter, since nearly two-thirds of antidepressants are prescribed by primary care doctors. Too many medical professionals who should know better are handing these pills out like candy, and police and emergency responders are dealing with the fallout.

This book will grip and disturb you. You will be forced to grapple with an issue no-one has solved-what happens to the intent and premeditation critical to returning a verdict of murder when you are under the influence of a psychotropic drug.

Those of us who have worked in the world of music and entertainment media know all too well the importance of treatment centers for addictions to alcohol, cannabis, and opioids. Yet, SSRIs and Benzos might be the most dangerous drugs of all, since they are far too easily prescribed to millions of Americans, even to children. Meticulously researched, profoundly moving, by turns horrifying and edifying, Ed Jones's consequential new book is a must-read for parents whose children are growing up in an overprescribed world, and for psychiatrists and physicians who care about their patients' long-term mental health.

About the Author

Edward L. Jones III has been an award-winning writer in advertising and higher education. During his ad career, Ed won over 350 awards for creativity. In his time away from advertising, Ed served as a community columnist for the Charlotte Observer. Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder is his first book. Learn more at www.edwardleejones.com.