David Healy
Professor of psychiatry at the University of Cardiff in Wales. He has been involved in SSRI research for decades and is the author of over a dozen books on psychopharmacology.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 35min
After Depression Meds, She Lost Her Sexuality
Emily Gray, a co-founder of PSSD Canada, shares her six-year battle with post-SSRI sexual dysfunction, advocating for awareness of its severe impacts. Dr. David Healy, a psychiatry professor with extensive SSRI research, discusses the pharmaceutical complexities behind antidepressants and their side effects. Meanwhile, Dr. Caroline Pukall, a sexual health expert, highlights the stigma surrounding sexual well-being post-medication. Together, they address the urgent need for better communication between healthcare providers and patients regarding these often-overlooked issues.
Jun 5, 2025 • 2h 10min
SSRIs, Sexual Dysfunction, Suicide & Mass Shootings, How FDA Works | David Healy | 232
Dr. David Healy, a seasoned psychiatrist and pharmacologist, dives into the contentious world of SSRIs and their significant side effects, including post-SSRI sexual dysfunction and vulnerabilities to suicidality. He critiques how pharmaceutical companies manipulate clinical trials and ghostwrite research, overshadowing patient experiences. Healy emphasizes the urgent need for individualized patient care and transparency in medical practices, raising concerns about the ethical implications of SSRIs and the power dynamics in healthcare.
