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Dr. Mark Horowitz

Mark Horowitz is a world-leading psychiatrist and Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry at North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) and an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at UCL. 

2025

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01:30:11

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Why Stopping Antidepressants Is So Difficult (with Dr. Mark Horowitz)
Why Stopping Antidepressants Is So Difficult (with Dr. Mark Horowitz)

In this video, Mark and I discuss our experiences trying to taper off 45+ years of SSRIs (25 years for me, 21 years for Mark) and the challenges we still face. Mark, lead author of The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines and co-founder of virtual deprescribing clinic Outro Health, also reviews various research, gives tips, and provides analogies for how to think about coming off antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs. We tackle some of the most frequently asked questions people have about tapering off of antidepressants.

2025

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00:12:40

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SAFELY STOPPING ANTIDEPRESSANTS
SAFELY STOPPING ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Antidepressant Risks founder Katinka Blackford Newman interviews Dr Mark Horowitz about Outro - a telehealth clinic to help people deprescribe from Antidepressants.

2025

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01:16:51

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CLARIFYING CONTROVERSIES W/ DR. MARK HOROWITZ: UPDOSING, REINSTATEMENT, HOLDS, MICROTAPERING & MORE
CLARIFYING CONTROVERSIES W/ DR. MARK HOROWITZ: UPDOSING, REINSTATEMENT, HOLDS, MICROTAPERING & MORE

A candid and clarifying conversation featuring Nicole Lamberson, PA and Mark Horowitz, MD, PhD. Together, they�ll unpack the most misunderstood topics in the psychiatric medication withdrawal space: microtapering, long holds, tolerance, updosing, interdose and reinstatement.

2025

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00:46:09

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PSYCHIATRIC TRAINEE CONFRONTS THE REALITY OF PSYCH DRUG WITHDRAWAL
PSYCHIATRIC TRAINEE CONFRONTS THE REALITY OF PSYCH DRUG WITHDRAWAL

Mark Horowitz, who is based in London, UK, was on the path to becoming a psychiatrist when his own experiences with psych drug withdrawal forced him to rethink everything he had been taught.

2024

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01:01:25

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E104 - DEPRESCRIBING ANTI-DEPRESSANTS AND CHALLENGING "BIOLOGICAL DEPRESSION" (W/ DR. MARK HOROWITZ)
E104 - DEPRESCRIBING ANTI-DEPRESSANTS AND CHALLENGING "BIOLOGICAL DEPRESSION" (W/ DR. MARK HOROWITZ)

Today we discuss: The problems with viewing depression primarily through a biomedical lens; The causes of depression; The limitations of anti-depressants, the risks of withdrawal symptoms when stopping them and Mark's own personal experiences with this; Some useful principles in how to wean off psychiatric medications safely if you are considering doing so. Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi, consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training.

2024

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00:59:15

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WHY ANTIDEPRESSANTS MAKE YOU SICKER, WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS AND STOPPING DEPRESSION - DR. MARK HOROWITZ
WHY ANTIDEPRESSANTS MAKE YOU SICKER, WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS AND STOPPING DEPRESSION - DR. MARK HOROWITZ

Judy and Dr. Mark Horowitz delve into the complexities of psychiatric medications, focusing on the challenges of tapering off antidepressants and their long-term effects on the brain and body. Dr. Horowitz shares his personal withdrawal journey, highlighting the importance of slow tapering and the risks of abrupt discontinuation.

2024

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00:52:02

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DR. MARK HOROWITZ ON HOW TO WITHDRAW FROM ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS
DR. MARK HOROWITZ ON HOW TO WITHDRAW FROM ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS

In this powerful episode, Dr. Mark Horowitz sheds light on one of the most challenging and often misunderstood aspects of mental health treatment: the journey of withdrawing from antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs. Through candid conversation, Dr. Horowitz shares his personal struggle with withdrawal, the physical and emotional impacts he faced, and how his experiences ignited a passion to help others navigate this path. This episode delves into the complexities of withdrawal symptoms, why they persist long after medication leaves the body, and the surprising role that online communities and firsthand experiences play in understanding what traditional medical education often overlooks.

2024

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01:18:35

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WEBINAR ON DEPRESCRIBING PSYCHOTROPICS WITH MARK HOROWITZ, MBBS PHD
WEBINAR ON DEPRESCRIBING PSYCHOTROPICS WITH MARK HOROWITZ, MBBS PHD

Webinar held on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 6:30pm - 8pm ACDT.

2024

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01:10:55

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Ever wondered about the hidden truths of antidepressants? In this eye-opening episode of Her Health Confessions, Dr. Mark Horowitz delves deep into the truth behind antidepressants-from their side effects to the challenges of safe withdrawal.

2024

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00:46:44

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SAFE TAPERING PRACTICES FOR ANTI-DEPRESSANTS WITH DR. MARK HOROWITZ
SAFE TAPERING PRACTICES FOR ANTI-DEPRESSANTS WITH DR. MARK HOROWITZ

In this interview with Dr. Bret Scher, Dr. Mark Horowitz, a leading clinician and researcher in anti-depressant withdrawal and de-prescribing, delves into the complex world of de-prescribing anti-depressants. Dr. Horowitz shares his personal journey with antidepressant withdrawal, which led him to dedicate his career to understanding safe tapering practices.

2024

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01:46:57

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MAUDSLEY DEPRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FROM PUBLICATION TO PRACTICE PANEL DISCUSSION
MAUDSLEY DEPRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FROM PUBLICATION TO PRACTICE PANEL DISCUSSION

Psychotropic medicine to address mental health issues should not be a lifelong therapy according to Dr Mark Horowitz, co-author of the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines which outlines a new approach to weaning patients off antidepressants, benzodiazepines and gabapentinoids.

2024

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01:07:06

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS & MENTAL HEALTH | DR. MARK HOROWITZ ON THE PROS AND CONS OF DEPRESSION TREATMENT
ANTIDEPRESSANTS & MENTAL HEALTH | DR. MARK HOROWITZ ON THE PROS AND CONS OF DEPRESSION TREATMENT

In this engaging episode of Unstress Health with Dr. Ron Ehrlich, Dr. Mark Horowitz sheds light on the complexities surrounding mental health and the use of antidepressants. He delves into the benefits these medications offer, the risks they pose, and the challenges they bring, particularly with withdrawal. Drawing from both his personal experiences and professional expertise, Dr. Horowitz provides a balanced perspective on a topic that touches millions of lives worldwide.

2024

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00:52:27

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DR. MARK HOROWITZ: ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS AND HOW TO SAFELY STOP THEM
DR. MARK HOROWITZ: ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS AND HOW TO SAFELY STOP THEM

TI Best Evidence Webinar: Antidepressant withdrawal effects and how to safely stop them. Presented by Dr. Mark Horowitz on 8 May 2024.

2023

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00:46:06

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HOW TO STOP ANTIDEPRESSANTS SAFELY WITH STEVIE LEWIS & DR MARK HOROWITZ
HOW TO STOP ANTIDEPRESSANTS SAFELY WITH STEVIE LEWIS & DR MARK HOROWITZ

Antidepressants are prescribed for a variety of different problems, not just depression. Most people, including doctors, believe that it isn't difficult to stop taking an antidepressant, that these drugs can be reduced over a few weeks and then you can stop. The reality is that some people experience difficult, and in some instances debilitating, withdrawal effects. In this webinar, Stevie and Mark explain more about these issues and how to taper an antidepressant slowly in order to minimise or avoid withdrawal symptoms.

2023

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01:13:17

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HOW DO I COME OFF ANTIDEPRESSANTS? AN INTERVIEW WITH DR MARK HOROWITZ
HOW DO I COME OFF ANTIDEPRESSANTS? AN INTERVIEW WITH DR MARK HOROWITZ

Dr Mark Horowitz is a training psychiatrist, having done part of his training in Australia and now working in London as a Clinical Research Fellow in the NHS and an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at UCL. He runs a deprescribing clinic in North East London, and has done extensive research into how to safely come off anti-depressants to avoid withdrawal effects.

2023

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00:20:34

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COMING OFF ANTIDEPRESSANTS SAFELY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TAPERING
COMING OFF ANTIDEPRESSANTS SAFELY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TAPERING

Mark Horowitz introduced by Stevie Lewis. Patient and Public Interest Group (PAPIG) July 2023. All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC).

2023

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01:05:48

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I BELIEVED IN ANTIDEPRESSANTS. SCIENCE AND EXPERIENCE. CONVERSATION WITH DR MARK HOROWITZ
I BELIEVED IN ANTIDEPRESSANTS. SCIENCE AND EXPERIENCE. CONVERSATION WITH DR MARK HOROWITZ

Dr. Mark Horowitz is a world-renowned specialist in the field of antidepressants and the right way to stop them. We will talk about the most common side effects of medication, how addiction differs from physical dependence, how we know about antidepressants, new research on depression and what happens to the brain under the influence of drugs.

2023

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00:56:47

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS, TOLERANCE, WITHDRAWAL AND BAD LONG TERM RESULTS: INTERVIEW WITH DR. MARK HOROWITZ
ANTIDEPRESSANTS, TOLERANCE, WITHDRAWAL AND BAD LONG TERM RESULTS: INTERVIEW WITH DR. MARK HOROWITZ

Dr. Nardi interviews Dr. Horowitz about his expertise with antidepressants and antidepressant tapers, aired at the PSYCHEXPERIENCE Podcast.

2023

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01:14:07

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Taking Control of Your MENTAL HEALTH: A Guide to SAFE DE-PRESCRIBING with Dr. Mark Horowitz of Outro
Taking Control of Your MENTAL HEALTH: A Guide to SAFE DE-PRESCRIBING with Dr. Mark Horowitz of Outro

Are you struggling with mental health difficulties and wondering if long-term medication is necessary? Join us in this episode as we speak with Dr. Mark Horowitz, PhD, a clinical research fellow in psychiatry and Co-Founder of Outro Health. Dr. Horowitz sheds light on the deprescribing movement and how it can help those who no longer need psychiatric medication. He provides valuable insights on how to take charge of your mental health and make informed decisions with your healthcare providers. With Dr. Horowitz's expertise and personal experience, you'll gain a better understanding of the benefits of deprescribing and feel more empowered to make choices that support your mental wellbeing. Tune in now to start your journey towards a happier, healthier you!

2022

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01:44:27

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WEBINAR: BEING A PRESCRIBER AND EXPERIENCING PRESCRIBED HARM
WEBINAR: BEING A PRESCRIBER AND EXPERIENCING PRESCRIBED HARM

Mark Horowitz and Louise Bundock are interviewed Nicole Lamberson, giving their perspective on tapering and the way tapering is influenced by external circumstances beyond our control. Both Mark, a trainee psychiatrist and Louise (psychiatrist) have personal experience with tapering and prescribed harm. The same goes for Nicole, who is very well known for her activties in the field of tapering. The interview is followed by a Q&A and a discussion.

2022

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00:54:08

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ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME AND ITS MANAGEMENT (ENGLISH)
ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME AND ITS MANAGEMENT (ENGLISH)

Stevie Lewis, Campaigner and board member of IIPDW & Mark Horowitz, MBBS PhD, Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry.

2020

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01:05:43

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MARK HOROWITZ, MBBS, PHD: RESEARCHING PSYCHIATRIC DRUG WITHDRAWAL
MARK HOROWITZ, MBBS, PHD: RESEARCHING PSYCHIATRIC DRUG WITHDRAWAL

Interview with Mark Horowitz, a psychiatrist hurt by the drugs he once prescribed now challenging the whole profession.

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