What if the way we understand antidepressants—and mental health treatment more broadly—is missing part of the story?
Dr Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer and founder of the Taper Clinic. After reviewing psychiatric drugs for the US market, he became increasingly concerned about how little long-term evidence exists for medications that many people take for years—or even decades.
In this conversation, Tess and Dr Josef examine the benefits, limitations and potential risks of psychiatric medications, why coming off them can be so difficult, and the lifestyle factors that may be overlooked when treating anxiety and depression. They also unpack the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis and the possible role of medication, before exploring the prescription-drug patterns connected to public figures including Matthew Perry, Britney Spears and Amanda Bynes.
They discuss:
This episode explores complex and disputed medical and legal issues. It is for informational purposes only and should not replace individual medical advice. Never begin, stop or alter psychiatric medication without guidance from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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