Have you stopped or considered stopping antidepressants?
Share your experience of stopping antidepressants and help shape new research.
Link to organisation:
https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/hls/acepop
Full description:
Many people take antidepressants for months or years, but we know surprisingly little about what happens when they stop. This study aims to understand the short- and long-term effects of stopping antidepressants on people’s health.
We are looking for adults in the UK who have taken antidepressants for at least 6 months and have stopped, tried to stop, or are considering stopping.
What’s involved: a single online meeting of 30–60 minutes. Nothing to prepare, we just want to hear your views.
Opportunity Deadline
14th June 2026
Payment:
Thank-you voucher
Expenses:
Not applicable. Participation will be online (no travel required).
Organisation
ACEPOP (Aston Centre of Excellence in Pharmacotherapy Optimisation and Pharmacoepidemiology Research)
ACEPOP is a medication safety and pharmacoepidemiology research centre at Aston University, Birmingham. We use large-scale real-world healthcare records to understand how medicines are prescribed, used, and stopped in everyday clinical practice, and what this means for patients' health over time. Our research focuses on mental health, and our goal is to generate evidence that improves how medicines are used and shapes healthcare policy.
Details
Topic:
Mental health
Location:
UK wide
Involvement type:
Identifying and prioritising
What support is offered?
Participants will receive a plain-English summary of the research beforehand. Following their involvement, we will share how their input has influenced the research.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
