Mayer Brezis

Mayer Brezis is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, renowned for his research on the neuropsychiatric effects of medications, particularly finasteride, a drug commonly used for hair loss. His recent review published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry highlights the alarming links between finasteride and increased risks of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Brezis has been a vocal advocate for greater regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceuticals and has called for more stringent post-approval studies to ensure patient safety, emphasizing the need for awareness regarding the mental health risks associated with this widely prescribed medication.