by MedExperts | May 17, 2026
After 30 years researching antidepressants in bipolar disorder, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi challenges the mainstream consensus on their use. Drawing on his own NIMH-funded research and a recent Instagram debate with fellow bipolar expert Roger McIntyre, he explains why...
by MedExperts | May 17, 2026
Everything clinicians were never taught about serotonin reuptake inhibitors in one comprehensive masterclass. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi synthesizes Part 1 and Part 2 of his SRI series into the definitive clinical guide, covering mechanism myths, withdrawal syndromes,...
by MedExperts | May 17, 2026
Karl Jaspers revolutionized psychiatry by distinguishing biological disease from existential suffering, yet most clinicians today have never read him. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi examines how Jaspers introduced empathy into psychiatric practice, why his dual framework of causal...
by MedExperts | Mar 22, 2026
Part 2 completes the deep dive into what clinicians are not taught about SRIs. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi covers serotonin withdrawal syndrome, the evidence on long-term efficacy versus harm, and practical clinical recommendations for tapering and discontinuation. Building on...
by MedExperts | Mar 22, 2026
What residency programs never taught you about serotonin reuptake inhibitors. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi unpacks the pharmacological realities behind SSRIs that most clinicians accept without questioning, from the misleading selectivity claim...
