DEVELOPING: Psychiatrists Demand Immediate Removal of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Amid Growing Concerns

BREAKING NEWS: Psychiatrists Demand Removal of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Amid Growing Concerns Psychiatrists from two prominent organizations have called for the immediate removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) due to concerns over his leadership style. The Southern California Psychiatry Society and the Committee to Protect Public Mental Health released statements on Thursday, citing Kennedy's actions as increasing stigma, instilling fear, and hurting access to mental health and addiction care. According to the psychiatrists, recent gains in substance abuse treatment are at risk under Kennedy's leadership. "As physicians committed to evidence-based care, we are alarmed by the direction of HHS under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr," said a statement from the Committee to Protect Public Mental Health. The move comes as a response to Kennedy's policies and decisions, which have been criticized for prioritizing ideological agendas over scientific evidence. The psychiatrists' demands have sparked concerns about the impact on public health services and the well-being of Americans struggling with mental health issues. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*