Dr. Awais Aftab, MD, is a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University and practices as a psychiatrist in Cleveland, OH, USA. His academic, educational, and public-facing work focuses on conceptual and critical issues in psychiatry. He led the interview series “Conversations in Critical Psychiatry” from 2019 to 2022 for Psychiatric Times, which is now available as a book adaptation from Oxford University Press. He is a senior editor for the journal “Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology.” His peer-reviewed work has been published in top psychiatric journals, he has written for the New York Times, and has been quoted in publications such as the LA Times, VICE News, and the Rolling Stones Magazine. He writes a popular Substack newsletter, Psychiatry at the Margins, which has more than 10,000 subscribers from 120 countries.
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Key Takeaway and Quote:
“We should not think of psychiatric problems as just medical problems, but rather as these rich multifaceted problems that should be understood and approached from a variety of different angles.” — Dr. Awais Aftab.
Selected Links From The Episode
Connect with Awais Aftab on LinkedIn | Website | X/Twitter | Substack
* Articles Mentioned from Psychiatry at the Margins:
* How Antidepressants Work
* The Case for Antidepressants in 2022
* 30 Years of Listening to Prozac: A discussion with Peter Framer
* Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction
* Conversations in Critical Psychiatry. Link to the conversations in the Psychiatry Times. Link to the book:
* Systematic Review of Antidepressant Withdrawal, Davies and Read. Link to paper.
Connect with Shawn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill
Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill
Website: drshawngill.com
Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill
Substack: shawngill.substack.com
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By Shawn GillDr. Awais Aftab, MD, is a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University and practices as a psychiatrist in Cleveland, OH, USA. His academic, educational, and public-facing work focuses on conceptual and critical issues in psychiatry. He led the interview series “Conversations in Critical Psychiatry” from 2019 to 2022 for Psychiatric Times, which is now available as a book adaptation from Oxford University Press. He is a senior editor for the journal “Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology.” His peer-reviewed work has been published in top psychiatric journals, he has written for the New York Times, and has been quoted in publications such as the LA Times, VICE News, and the Rolling Stones Magazine. He writes a popular Substack newsletter, Psychiatry at the Margins, which has more than 10,000 subscribers from 120 countries.
Please enjoy!
Today’s Shout-Out is Dedicated To:
MyHealthspan.com, Canada’s number-one healthtech company focused on longevity and wellness. I’ve partnered with myHealthspan to get unique insights into my cardiac, metabolic, and cognitive health, while also deep-diving into my risks for various cancers. Your typical physical from your GP only provides you with about 20 biomarkers. However, with myHealthspan’s Every Day Longevity program, you can access over 18 advanced medical tests, screening up to 58 biomarkers and key biometrics. They take all your data and calculate a unique, MyHealthspan Longevity Score, which allows you to focus your efforts on improving the key aspects you may be missing in optimizing your longevity, performance, and wellness. Visit myHealthspan.com/deprescribe to get started; make every day count, and take the first step toward better health with MyHealthspan.
Key Takeaway and Quote:
“We should not think of psychiatric problems as just medical problems, but rather as these rich multifaceted problems that should be understood and approached from a variety of different angles.” — Dr. Awais Aftab.
Selected Links From The Episode
Connect with Awais Aftab on LinkedIn | Website | X/Twitter | Substack
* Articles Mentioned from Psychiatry at the Margins:
* How Antidepressants Work
* The Case for Antidepressants in 2022
* 30 Years of Listening to Prozac: A discussion with Peter Framer
* Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction
* Conversations in Critical Psychiatry. Link to the conversations in the Psychiatry Times. Link to the book:
* Systematic Review of Antidepressant Withdrawal, Davies and Read. Link to paper.
Connect with Shawn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill
Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill
Website: drshawngill.com
Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill
Substack: shawngill.substack.com
How 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.