Public discussion often links psychiatric medications with violence, suicide, or even mass shootings—but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke are joined by Dr. Ragy Gurgis of Columbia University to examine the data. They explore the small but important nuances around antidepressants, black box warnings, suicidality, and violence risk in untreated psychosis, while debunking common myths perpetuated in the media. This conversation equips clinicians with the knowledge and language they need to engage patients, families, and society with clarity and confidence.
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Public discussion often links psychiatric medications with violence, suicide, or even mass shootings—but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke are joined by Dr. Ragy Gurgis of Columbia University to examine the data. They explore the small but important nuances around antidepressants, black box warnings, suicidality, and violence risk in untreated psychosis, while debunking common myths perpetuated in the media. This conversation equips clinicians with the knowledge and language they need to engage patients, families, and society with clarity and confidence.
Sleep–wake disorders are common, clinically significant, and too often overlooked in psychiatric practice. In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke share practical strategies for recognizing and treating conditions such as insomnia, hypersomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea. They review key screening tools, pharmacologic options, and emerging therapeutics like orexin agonists, while underscoring why psychiatrists must take an active role in managing sleep. This is a clinically rich discussion that connects evidence-based knowledge with day-to-day patient care.
Psych Congress Network Family & Friends
Public discussion often links psychiatric medications with violence, suicide, or even mass shootings—but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Drs. Rakesh Jain and Craig Chepke are joined by Dr. Ragy Gurgis of Columbia University to examine the data. They explore the small but important nuances around antidepressants, black box warnings, suicidality, and violence risk in untreated psychosis, while debunking common myths perpetuated in the media. This conversation equips clinicians with the knowledge and language they need to engage patients, families, and society with clarity and confidence.
