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How to Taper Psychiatric Medications Safely: Expert Advice on Med Management with Dr. Lori Calabrese

In this video, psychiatrist Dr. Lori Calabrese provides essential guidance on medication management, focusing on the nuanced process of tapering and deprescribing psychiatric medications. As individuals seek alternatives or adjustments to their mental health treatments, understanding how to navigate medication changes safely is critically important. Dr. Calabrese discusses the complexities involved in reducing or discontinuing medications and covers crucial topics like personalized tapering strategies, the risks and benefits of deprescribing, and how to manage potential withdrawal symptoms. If you or someone you know is contemplating changes to their psychiatric medication, this video provides valuable insights into how to approach this sensitive process. With a focus on achieving stability and well-being, Dr. Calabrese’s approach to medication management is grounded in safety, compassion, and careful planning. Experts Featured Lori Calabrese, MD Board-certified Psychiatrist, Innovative Psychiatry https://www.loricalabresemd.com/ Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ 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. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:22 Are Physicians Trained to Support Patients in Tapering Off Medications? 2:42 Evolving Approach: How Dr. Calabrese’s Perspective on Deprescribing Changed Over Time 3:49 Impact of a Ketogenic Diet on Psychiatric Medication Needs 6:49 Key Advice for Clinicians on Managing Medication Tapers 8:53 Understanding Withdrawal vs. Symptom Return with Ketogenic Therapy 10:47 Why a Slow Taper is Essential in Medication Management 13:08 Setting Realistic Goals and Expectations for Medication Tapering 14:57 The Role of Metabolic Therapies in Supporting Medication Reduction 16:43 Conclusion #MetabolicMind #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #KetogenicTherapy #KetoForMentalHealth #MedicationTapering #PsychMeds