How to Safely Stop Psychiatric Medication: Understanding Deprescribing

Many people assume that psychiatric treatment always means adding another medication.

Sometimes, however, good psychiatric care involves reducing, changing, or even stopping a medication altogether.

This process is called deprescribing.

Whether you're experiencing unwanted side effects, wondering if a medication is still necessary, or interested in exploring non-medication approaches to mental health care, it's important to understand that stopping psychiatric medication is not as simple as deciding to stop taking it.

Deprescribing is a careful, collaborative process that should always occur under the guidance of a qualified psychiatric provider.