MINISODE MONDAY: Cocktail Party Deficit Disorder-- This is the Difference Between "Drug" Centered and "Disease" CenteredMINISODE MONDAY: Cocktail Party Deficit Disorder-- This is the Difference Between "Drug" Centered and "Disease" Centered
The Social Exchange
Dr. Sandy Steingard discusses drug-centered vs. disease-centered approaches in psychiatry and challenges traditional practices.
6:17•21 Oct 2019
Rethinking Psychiatric Treatments: Dr. Sandy Steingard's Insights
“A drug-centered approach says that these are fundamentally psychoactive substances. In that way, it doesn't really distinguish between, let's say, the drugs I prescribe and other psychoactive substances- alcohol, cannabis, other things on the street- that people take.”
Ever wondered how psychiatric drugs really work? Dr. Sandy Steingard, Chief Medical Officer at The Howard Center in Vermont, dives into this complex topic in a brief yet enlightening episode of 'The Social Exchange'. In just six minutes, Dr. Steingard breaks down the difference between drug-centered and disease-centered approaches in psychiatry. She uses the example of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to illustrate these contrasting perspectives.
While the disease-centered approach suggests that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, the drug-centered approach views SSRIs as substances that fundamentally alter brain function, which can have varying effects on different individuals. Dr. Steingard challenges traditional psychiatric practices and urges us to rethink how we approach psychiatric drugs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intricacies of mental health treatments and the ongoing debate surrounding psychiatric medication.
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