De-prescribing: The Key to Safe Mental Health Medication Management
Austin, Texas – A patient suffering from a severe depressive episode sought treatment two years ago, triggered by difficulties in his marriage. The patient, 52 years old, displayed classic symptoms of major depression such as sadness, loss of pleasure, appetite and libido, pessimism, and insomnia. Under the care of a medical professional, the patient was prescribed Zoloft and received weekly supportive therapy. Over the course of six months, the patient experienced a complete resolution of …