Discover an unexpected ally in the battle for mental wellness. Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), typically known for treating diabetes, are making waves in psychiatry. Dive in as Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, unravels how this medication could revolutionize treatment strategies. From mitigating weight gain associated with psychiatric meds to potentially aiding those with substance use disorders, join us in exploring the transformative potential of this 'secret weapon'. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insights at the crossroads of psychiatry and innovative medical therapies!#semaglutide #tirzepatide #psychiatry #mentalhealth Chapters0:00 Intro1:30 What are GLP-1 agonists/GIP analogues?2:50 Medication associated weight gain4:35 For substance use disorders too?5:48 The dark side of these medications...7:05 Hope for the futureResearch articles:1) Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for antipsychotic-associated cardio-metabolic risk factors: A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30187620/2) Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor-agonists treatment for cardio-metabolic parameters in schizophrenia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1153648/full3) The Antidepressant Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://www.ajgponline.org/article/S1064-7481(23)00394-9/fulltext4) The role of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) in addictive disorders https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bph.156775) The effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on substance use disorder (SUD)-related behavioural effects of drugs and alcohol: A systematic review https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938418308485__________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5Wj0Pr0sz1yIB_emyNt5g/joinLet's connect on all my socials (linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd for everything everywhere all at once):TikTok (@TheKicksShrink): https://tiktok.com/@thekicksshrinkInstagram (@TheKicksShrink): https://instagram.com/thekicksshrinkYouTube (@TheKicksShrink): https://youtube.com/thekicksshrinkTwitter (@sulmoney): https://twitter.com/sulmoneyAudio only PodcastsAnchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/thekicksshrinkSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/hveys2cdApple: https://tinyurl.com/32mvzu8bGoogle: https://tinyurl.com/2p977brsDISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options

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