Ever wondered about the hidden truths of antidepressants? In this eye-opening episode of Her Health Confessions, Dr. Mark Horowitz delves deep into the truth behind antidepressants-from their side effects to the challenges of safe withdrawal. With years of research on the neurobiology of depression, Dr. Mark unpacks questions like 'Are antidepressants truly helpful?' 'Can you safely stop antidepressants?' and 'Do antidepressants cause lasting sexual dysfunction?' Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal experience with antidepressant withdrawal, Dr Horowitz offers expert insights on the best approaches to tapering off antidepressants. This essential conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the long-term impacts, potential benefits, and often-overlooked side effects of these medications.
What makes Dr Horowitz an expert in this topic? He is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS) in London and an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at University College London. With a PhD in the neurobiology of depression and antidepressant action, he co-authored the Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidelines on stopping antidepressants and has published extensively on safe tapering methods.
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