Public discussion often links psychiatric medications with violence, suicide, or even mass shootings—but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke are joined by Dr. Ragy Gurgis of Columbia University to examine the data. They explore the small but important nuances around antidepressants, black box warnings, suicidality, and violence risk in untreated psychosis, while debunking common myths perpetuated in the media. This conversation equips clinicians with the knowledge and language they need to engage patients, families, and society with clarity and confidence.
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Public discussion often links psychiatric medications with violence, suicide, or even mass shootings—but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke are joined by Dr. Ragy Gurgis of Columbia University to examine the data. They explore the small but important nuances around antidepressants, black box warnings, suicidality, and violence risk in untreated psychosis, while debunking common myths perpetuated in the media. This conversation equips clinicians with the knowledge and language they need to engage patients, families, and society with clarity and confidence.
Nausea—it's more than just a frustrating side effect; it’s a top reason patients abandon psychiatric treatment. But what if we told you that with the right strategies, you could dramatically reduce medication dropouts? In this episode, Dr Craig Chepke and Dr Rakesh Jain break down the science of nausea, share real-world clinical insights, and offer actionable solutions to keep your patients feeling well. Tune in to learn how to outsmart nausea and keep your treatments on track!
To read the study mentioned in the podcast, visit this link: https://bit.ly/5stepsnausea
For the latest insights, news, and resources on schizophrenia treatment, check out the Psych Congress Network's Schizophrenia Excellence Forum (https://bit.ly/schizinsights) and the Schizophrenia Topic Center (https://bit.ly/schiztopic).
Psych Congress Network Family & Friends
Public discussion often links psychiatric medications with violence, suicide, or even mass shootings—but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke are joined by Dr. Ragy Gurgis of Columbia University to examine the data. They explore the small but important nuances around antidepressants, black box warnings, suicidality, and violence risk in untreated psychosis, while debunking common myths perpetuated in the media. This conversation equips clinicians with the knowledge and language they need to engage patients, families, and society with clarity and confidence.
