Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Claim: SSRIs and other antidepressants may contribute to mass violence.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: PolitiFact found no credible evidence that SSRIs cause mass violence. Millions take antidepressants safely, violent crime has declined since their introduction, and research shows no causal relationship. Mass shooters are statistically less likely than the general population to have taken SSRIs.
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Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check