Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
Board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Taper Clinic who specializes in treating severe withdrawal from psychiatric medications and advocates for safer prescribing and tapering practices.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 2h
106. We Need Way Less Psychiatrists w/ Psychiatrist Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist and deprescribing expert, shares his journey from FDA insider to private practitioner focused on tapering psychiatric medications. He reveals alarming truths about the overprescription of drugs, driven by industry interests and a flawed healthcare system. Dr. Witt-Doerring explains how antidepressants can increase suicidality among youth and discusses the emotional blunting caused by these medications. He advocates for a radical rethinking of psychiatric practices and emphasizes informed consent and gradual tapering.
Oct 29, 2025 • 52min
What Doctors Often Don’t Tell You About Antidepressants | Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Taper Clinic, challenges the myth that depression stems from a chemical imbalance. He discusses how antidepressants often mask symptoms rather than address underlying issues. The conversation explores the risks and realities of using these medications, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women. Witt-Doerring emphasizes the need for careful tapering off medications to avoid severe withdrawal and raises concerns about potential links between antidepressants and violent behavior, citing real-life cases.
