"Stopping medication safely should be a core part of what doctors do... The #1 reason people want to stop their antidepressants is to feel their emotions again."

Dr. Mark Horowitz

Academic psychiatrist in training, Dr. Mark Horowitz, sheds light on how to safely stop using psychiatric drugs, take charge of your mental health, and feel more empowered to make informed decisions with your healthcare providers.

Psychiatry is a medical practice that aims to help people with mental health difficulties, but for some patients, long-term or lifelong medication is not needed. De-prescribing is a movement gaining popularity that looks at when we should stop using and prescribing medications. 

As mental health is one of the most talked about health issues in the US, now is the time to be curious about your mental health and get informed about your treatment options! 

Dr. Mark Horowitz, PhD is a clinical research fellow in psychiatry and the Co-Founder and Head of Research at Outro Health, an online health clinic that provides specialized support and individualized tapering plans for people who want to stop using antidepressants. Mark himself had a horrible experience coming off antidepressants, so he developed Outro to help others have a safer, more positive experience with stopping psychiatric drugs.

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Key Highlights

  • “A part of medicine, not just psychiatry, should be using medications or interventions such that the benefits outweigh the harms, and if that changes, then the medication should be stopped,” Mark says. 

  • Most people (even doctors) have been told and believe that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. If you believe that, why would you stop a medication? Mark shares his research on depression and serotonin, and tells us why mental illness is not all about the chemicals in our brain, but about our lives as a whole. 

  • 95% of studies on drugs are funded by the manufacturers of those drugs. “They clearly have an interest in studies that show when to start drugs and much less of an interest in when to stop drugs,” Mark says.

  • How much of this is in our control as patients? How do we make sure we’re receiving the best care from our healthcare providers? Tune in to hear Mark’s candid answers!

  • Surprisingly, the place Mark received the most useful advice on safely stopping/weaning off antidepressants was peer support websites. That was a big reason why Outro is inspired by peer support.

  • Chase and Mark share tips and insights on how to better understand your mental health so you can be more educated, informed, and empowered to make decisions with your healthcare providers.

Powerful Quotes by Dr. Mark Horowitz

Stopping medication safely should be a core part of what doctors do. 

Depression and anxiety is about our lives, not about our chemicals.

The #1 reason people want to stop their antidepressants is to feel their emotions again. 

I hope my story might help others get themselves out of the sort of mischief I got into in coming off these drugs.

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EFR 684: Empowering Your Mental Health - A Guide to Safe De-Prescribing with Dr. Mark Horowitz

Academic psychiatrist in training, Dr. Mark Horowitz, sheds light on how to safely stop using psychiatric drugs, take charge of your mental health, and feel more empowered to make informed decisions with your healthcare providers.

Psychiatry is a medical practice that aims to help people with mental health difficulties, but for some patients, long-term or lifelong medication is not needed. De-prescribing is a movement gaining popularity that looks at when we should stop using and prescribing medications. 

As mental health is one of the most talked about health issues in the US, now is the time to be curious about your mental health and get informed about your treatment options! 

Dr. Mark Horowitz, PhD is a clinical research fellow in psychiatry and the Co-Founder and Head of Research at Outro Health, an online health clinic that provides specialized support and individualized tapering plans for people who want to stop using antidepressants. Mark himself had a horrible experience coming off antidepressants, so he developed Outro to help others have a safer, more positive experience with stopping psychiatric drugs.

Follow Dr. Mark Horowitz @markhoro

Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning

Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning

Key Highlights

  • “A part of medicine, not just psychiatry, should be using medications or interventions such that the benefits outweigh the harms, and if that changes, then the medication should be stopped,” Mark says. 

  • Most people (even doctors) have been told and believe that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. If you believe that, why would you stop a medication? Mark shares his research on depression and serotonin, and tells us why mental illness is not all about the chemicals in our brain, but about our lives as a whole. 

  • 95% of studies on drugs are funded by the manufacturers of those drugs. “They clearly have an interest in studies that show when to start drugs and much less of an interest in when to stop drugs,” Mark says.

  • How much of this is in our control as patients? How do we make sure we’re receiving the best care from our healthcare providers? Tune in to hear Mark’s candid answers!

  • Surprisingly, the place Mark received the most useful advice on safely stopping/weaning off antidepressants was peer support websites. That was a big reason why Outro is inspired by peer support.

  • Chase and Mark share tips and insights on how to better understand your mental health so you can be more educated, informed, and empowered to make decisions with your healthcare providers.

Powerful Quotes by Dr. Mark Horowitz

Stopping medication safely should be a core part of what doctors do. 

Depression and anxiety is about our lives, not about our chemicals.

The #1 reason people want to stop their antidepressants is to feel their emotions again. 

I hope my story might help others get themselves out of the sort of mischief I got into in coming off these drugs.

Recommended Resources:


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LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix that replaces vital electrolytes without sugars and dodgy ingredients found in conventional sports drinks.

CLICK HERE to get a FREE variety pack with any purchase!


JOYMODE

Sexual Performance Booster is designed to support erection quality, firmness, and drive.

It contains clinically supported doses of L-Citrulline, Nitrosigine, Yohimbine, and Vitamin C.

FREE shipping and money-back guarantee!

CLICK HERE to save 20% with code EVERFORWARD


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Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are the only beef sticks in the USA made from 100% grass fed/grass finished beef and organic spices that are naturally fermented.

Our 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks are unlike anything else on the market. In fact, they were recently voted in Paleo Magazine as one of the top snacks of the year.

The reason is that we are committed to making the highest quality, clean products that are free from problematic ingredients.

Our beef comes from 100% grass fed cows raised entirely on natural grass pastures by family farmers right here in the USA. As a result they are healthy and happy.

CLICK HERE to save 15% with code EVERFORWARD