Junhwan Kim

Junhwan Kim, a fourth-year medical student at CMU College of Medicine and an expert on antipsychotic-induced weight gain, discusses critical strategies to mitigate this common side effect. He highlights the link between antipsychotics and metabolic dysfunction, emphasizing personalized treatment plans. The conversation covers the potential of GLP-1 agonists in promoting weight loss, the challenges patients face accessing these medications, and the importance of non-pharmacological interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy for effective weight management.