OCD Family Podcast S2E58: Part I: To Medicate or Not To Medicate, That Is The Question with Dr. Ryan Vidrine, M.D.
Sep 15, 2023
In this podcast, Psychiatrist and OCD Specialist Dr. Ryan Vidrine discusses medication support for OCD treatment. They explore fears and concerns about taking medication, the importance of being informed, challenges of medication management for OCD patients, the controversy surrounding medication and suicide, and instances of misdiagnosis and mishandling of OCD patients by some psychiatrists. They also highlight the importance of trust between doctors and patients in mental health treatment.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Introduction to the Guest Speaker and Discussion of Foundational Pieces to Medication Support
04:33 • 13min
Medication Concerns and Individualized Treatment
17:17 • 29min
The Importance of Being Informed
46:00 • 10min
Challenges of Medication Management for OCD Patients
56:27 • 4min
Controversy Surrounding Medication and Suicide
59:59 • 6min
Misdiagnosis and Mishandling of OCD Patients by some Psychiatrists
01:06:28 • 3min
Building Trust and Having Conversations About Medication
01:09:11 • 5min