Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast

Ellie Page & Will Sadler

Health & Fitness

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 53

Lively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at how developing an understanding of our mental health influences how we address the challenges we face.

Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.

Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - mentalHealth
28/12/2025
#97
🇬🇧 Great Britain - mentalHealth
30/06/2025
#97
🇬🇧 Great Britain - mentalHealth
29/06/2025
#68
🇬🇧 Great Britain - mentalHealth
28/06/2025
#86

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http://livelymindspod.com
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https://twitter.com/livelymindspod
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S3E12 - Antidepressants, with Dr Alex Curmi

Season 3 · Episode 12

Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 48:28

We take a deep dive into SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), which is the most commonly prescribed form of antidepressant in the UK. We discuss with Consultant Psychiatrist: Dr Alex Curmi what we know about the effectiveness of SSRIs, what we don't, and why there is so much debate about their use.

Check out the Thinking Mind Podcast by searching for it wherever you get your podcasts.
Or you can find it on Spotify by clicking here

In particular, you might be interested in Alex's conversations with

Prof Joanna Moncrieff about her skeptisim of SSRIs

Prof David Taylor about SSRI research, their effectiveness and side effects

Mark Horowitz's website can be found here

Weblinks are provided in good faith and Lively Minds is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com

Follow @livelymindspod on social media, click here or links https://www.bio.link/livelyminds

00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
00:19 Today's Topic: Antidepressants and SSRIs
00:47 Guest Introduction: Dr. Alex Kmy
01:52 Understanding SSRIs: Mechanism and Function
03:21 Hosts' Personal Experiences with SSRIs
09:39 Debate on SSRIs: Effectiveness and Over-Prescription22:19 Effectiveness of SSRIs: Research Insights25:34 Understanding Antidepressant Effect Sizes25:49 Comprehensive Depression Assessment26:20 Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Antidepressants27:23 SSRIs for Various Mental Health Conditions28:47 The Role of Psychological Interventions29:46 Personal Development and Mental Health31:20 Debating the Usefulness of Diagnoses32:28 Personal Journey with SSRIs34:36 Stigma and Medication37:11 Modern Life and Mental Health39:57 The Mystery of How SSRIs Work41:22 Supporting Patients in Tapering Off SSRIs44:47 Alternative Biological Treatments for Depression46:05 The Future of AI in Psychiatry46:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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