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1. Dr Clive Sims says:

   15/07/2012 at 12:08 pm

   There is a major issue here in the area of criminal responsibility. Whilst the press has played up the alleged ‘fact’ that some anti-depressant medications can lead to pseudo-psychotic symptoms & rage behaviour the reality is that the research evidence is open to doubt as other interpretations are possible. In many years practice as a Forensic Psychologist in the NHS I have never come across this as a realistic defence, though many have tried following its publication in the press. I remain sceptical, not least because research has shown that over 50%; erring on the conservative side, of claims of mental health issues by alleged criminals on remand are fake.