#11: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring | Lessons From Psychiatry and The FDA, SSRIs and Tardive Dysphoria, Polypharmacy and Deprescribing, Rethinking Informed Consent, and More.

View the Show Notes Page for This EpisodeDr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and renowned authority on psychiatric drug safety and tapering. As the co-founder of TaperClinic, the largest psychiatric deprescribing practice in the United States, Dr. Witt-Doerring has dedicated his career to helping individuals safely discontinue psychiatric medications, particularly after experiencing significant adverse reactions or protracted withdrawal. His mission is to empower patients to reclaim their mental clarity, physical health, and independence from medications that were often prescribed as quick fixes for complex problems. His YouTube channel, Dr. Josef, has over 80,000 subscribers and provides videos and insights on how to safely stop psychiatric medications and recover from side effects.Please enjoy! We Discuss: 02:58 — Josef's Journey into Psychiatry05:45 — The Reality of Psychiatric Practice and Training08:52 — Our Influences and Inspirations in Self-Help11:57 — Josef's Transition from Psychiatry Residency to the FDA15:15 — Insights from Josef's Time at the FDA 18:10 — How Clinical Trials Measure Efficacy and Safety of Antidepressants24:02 — Informed Consent and Patient Communication26:56 — Protracted Withdrawal and Treatment Resistance29:54 — Oppositional Tolerance and Tardive Dysphoria35:58 — The Future of Psychiatry and Antidepressant Prescribing41:01 — Tapering and Deprescribing Antidepressants47:52 — Approaching Complex Cases of Polypharmacy54:45 — Mindset and Characteristics for Successful Tapering01:00:50 — The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health01:05:09 — Personal Experiences with Psychiatric Medication and Recovery01:09:44 — Facing Resistance in Psychiatry01:13:06 — Hope for the Future of Mental Health TreatmentConnect with Josef:Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Facebook | BeaconTapering Resources for Individuals and CliniciansClick here to access Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring’s free taper guide. If you’d like to sign up for Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring’s Drug Tapering Mentorship Program, please click here. The program is available for free and available to anyone and all interested in deprescribing and tapering psychiatric medicines. Alternate Links To Listen: Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyConnect with Shawn:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngillTwitter/X: x.com/drshawngillWebsite: drshawngill.comInstagram: instagram.com/drshawngillSubstack: shawngill.substack.comHow To Support This Podcast:If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free:* Give this podcast a like and/or a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts* Share this with friends, colleagues, family or anyone you think would enjoy more content and would gain from learning more about deprescribing.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing this episode.Thanks for tuning in. Your support means everything! SG.B.U.D.S is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to B.U.D.S at shawngill.substack.com/subscribe