Several newspapers have included coverage of today’s Maudsley Debate and BMJ article which consider whether the long-term use of psychiatric drugs is causing more harm than good.
The articles include:
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/may/12/psychiatric-drugs-more-harm-than-good-expert
Professor Peter Gøtzsche is also mentioned in the lead article on the front page of The Daily Telegraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11601032/NHS-tests-and-drugs-do-more-harm-than-good.html
Please also consult
http://www.thomashoskynsleonard.co.uk/psychiatric_home.htm
and read down the timeline of our group discussion page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealthdiscussionsedinburgh/
Atypical anti-psychotics are very harmful, even in the short to medium term
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa051688
Yes, you are right. They are harmful in the short term, not just long term. I know from experience.