Metabolic Mind

Tapering Psychiatric Medications Safely: Insights with Dr. Josef


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Dr. Bret Scher interviews Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in tapering and deprescribing psychiatric medications. Dr. Josef combines his expertise in pharmaceutical safety, clinical psychiatry, and metabolic therapies to help patients safely transition off long-term medications.

Topics Covered
Life-Changing Outcomes
Discover how Dr. Josef’s holistic methods have empowered individuals like Trudy, who transitioned from years of debilitating medications to pursuing a career in medical school through targeted dietary and metabolic interventions.
Rethinking Psychiatric Medications
Dr. Josef discusses the complex nature of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. Learn how their effects can mask symptoms without addressing root causes and the challenges of long-term use, including tolerance, side effects, and withdrawal.
The Role of Metabolic Therapies
Hear about the surprising success stories of patients who used dietary changes like ketogenic or gluten-free diets to overcome severe mental health conditions, reduce medication reliance, and regain their quality of life.
Deprescribing in Practice
Dr. Josef shares his patient-led approach to tapering medications, including practical tips on dosage reduction, liquid formulations, and the importance of balancing withdrawal risks with ongoing medication effects.
Dr. Josef’s message challenges conventional psychiatry by prioritizing patient-centered care and exploring innovative therapies that focus on the root causes of mental health challenges. This conversation provides hope and practical insights for individuals and clinicians navigating the complexities of psychiatric medication.
Experts Featured
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
Taper Clinic
https://taperclinic.com/dr-josef-witt-doerring/
X: @taperclinic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taperclinic/
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About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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