{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E287 - Deprescribing Practices in Psychiatry with Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn","description":" In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn to discuss deprescribing practices in psychiatry. They explore why deprescribing is an essential clinical skill, how to determine whether a patient still needs a medication, dose, or combination, and how to approach tapering in a way that balances relapse prevention, withdrawal risk, and patient-centered care. The conversation also covers practical considerations for deprescribing antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and sedative-hypnotics, with attention to common pitfalls and strategies for safer, more intentional medication management.  Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.), is a psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and internationally recognized educator in clinical neuroscience and psychopharmacology. He is the author of widely used educational resources including Stahl\u2019s Essential Psychopharmacology, Stahl\u2019s Prescriber\u2019s Guide, and Stahl\u2019s Deprescriber\u2019s Guide, and his work focuses on translating complex neurobiology into practical clinical concepts for mental health clinicians.  Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD, FAACAP, is\u202fa Professor\u202fof Psychiatry,\u202fPediatrics, and Clinical & Translational\u202fPharmacology\u202fat the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.\u202fHe is Director of the UC Anxiety Disorders Research Program and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience at UC, and he is the author of Stahl\u2019s Deprescriber\u2019s Guide.  Andrew J. Cutler, MD,\u202fis a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology.\u202fHe currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer\u202fof\u202fNeuroscience Education Institute\u202fand EMA Wellness.\u202fHe is a\u202fClinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.  Resources  Strawn, JR, Stahl SM. Stahl\u2019s Deprescriber\u2019s Guide. Cambridge University Press; 2026. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/9781009642187  Fall Congress   Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to\u202fhttps:\/\/nei.global\/fall to sign up today!   Membership  As a valued NEI Podcast listener, Dr. Cutler's offering you 20% off new NEI Membership with code CUTLER20. Go to\u202fhttps:\/\/nei.global\/member\u202fand join now!  Never miss an episode!\ud83c\udf99SUBSCRIBE to the NEI Podcast \u2013 available on all your favorite platforms: https:\/\/nei.global\/podcast  Interested in Psychopharmacology? Learn about the NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program: https:\/\/nei.global\/mpp   Stay updated with email alerts and join our conversations on social. Follow us on:  YouTube: https:\/\/nei.global\/youtube  Instagram: https:\/\/nei.global\/instagram  LinkedIn: https:\/\/nei.global\/linkedin  Facebook: https:\/\/nei.global\/facebook  X: https:\/\/nei.global\/twitter ","author_name":"NEI Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/neiglobal.libsyn.com\/website","html":"