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Psychiatry Clinic Consultant Psychiatrists
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Clinical resources
Plain-language guides on antidepressant withdrawal, deprescribing, and psychiatric medication — written and reviewed by experienced healthcare professionals. Educational only; does not replace individual clinical assessment.
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Booklet · Dr Rani Bora, FRCPsych
A practical guide to reclaiming resilience — covering the psychology of recovery, the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, and how to make an informed decision about antidepressants. Given to patients at the clinic as part of their care, and now available as a digital download or printed booklet.
Clinical explainers on withdrawal, medication decisions, and what the evidence actually shows — referenced against primary literature and current NICE guidance.
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The approach now recommended by NICE for reducing antidepressants safely — and the reason so many standard tapers fail.
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Physical, psychological, and cognitive — what happens, why it happens, and how to distinguish withdrawal from relapse.
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The honest answer — and why it varies so much. Duration by medication, factors that affect recovery, and what protracted withdrawal means.
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Affects 46% of people on antidepressants. The mechanism, how to distinguish it from depression, and what clinical options exist.
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Two terms, one experience — why the terminology matters and what the clinical evidence actually shows.
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What it involves, when it is warranted, and why seeking one is not a criticism of your current care.
Read the guide →"Stopping an antidepressant can be difficult for some, but when it is, it typically reflects the method - not the person."Dr Suraj Gogoi · Consultant Psychiatrist, The Holistic Psychiatry Clinic
Each medication has a different half-life, receptor profile, and withdrawal pattern. These guides cover what to expect and what a safe reduction plan looks like for each drug.
Deeper clinical context for people exploring or already undertaking a taper — covering safety, risk factors, nervous system stability, and when reduction is and is not appropriate.
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Withdrawal or relapse — understanding the difference
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What makes deprescribing safe — and what increases risk?
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Why tapering is often harder than expected
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Medication stability and the nervous system
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When medication reduction is not the right next step
From reading to doing
These resources are a starting point. If you would like an independent clinical view of your situation — diagnosis, medication, or both — we are here. Initial consultations are 90 minutes and led by a consultant psychiatrist. No referral is needed.