S3E12 - Antidepressants, with Dr Alex Curmi

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Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast

Ellie Page & Will Sadler

52 episodes

2 weeks ago

Lively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at how developing an understanding of our mental health influences how we address the challenges we face.

Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.

Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds

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S3E12 - Antidepressants, with Dr Alex Curmi

Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast

47 minutes

5 months ago

S3E12 - Antidepressants, with Dr Alex Curmi

We take a deep dive into SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), which is the most commonly prescribed form of antidepressant in the UK. We discuss with Consultant Psychiatrist: Dr Alex Curmi what we know about the effectiveness of SSRIs, what we don't, and why there is so much debate about their use.

Check out the Thinking Mind Podcast by searching for it wherever you get your podcasts.
Or you can find it on Spotify by clicking here

In particular, you might be interested in Alex's conversations with

Prof Joanna Moncrieff about her skeptisim of SSRIs

Prof David Taylor about SSRI research, their effectiveness and side effects

Mark Horowitz's website can be found here

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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com

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00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
00:19 Today's Topic: Antidepressants and SSRIs
00:47 Guest Introduction: Dr. Alex Kmy
01:52 Understanding SSRIs: Mechanism and Function
03:21 Hosts' Personal Experiences with SSRIs
09:39 Debate on SSRIs: Effectiveness and Over-Prescription
22:19 Effectiveness of SSRIs: Research Insights
25:34 Understanding Antidepressant Effect Sizes
25:49 Comprehensive Depression Assessment
26:20 Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Antidepressants
27:23 SSRIs for Various Mental Health Conditions
28:47 The Role of Psychological Interventions
29:46 Personal Development and Mental Health
31:20 Debating the Usefulness of Diagnoses
32:28 Personal Journey with SSRIs
34:36 Stigma and Medication
37:11 Modern Life and Mental Health
39:57 The Mystery of How SSRIs Work
41:22 Supporting Patients in Tapering Off SSRIs
44:47 Alternative Biological Treatments for Depression
46:05 The Future of AI in Psychiatry
46:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts