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Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Antidepressants: The Kids Are Alright, But Are Adults?

Oct 1, 2026 · 40m

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Antidepressants are some of the most prescribed drugs in the US, but they may not be getting proper scrutiny. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to psychopharmacologist Dr. Joseph Goldberg about what to consider when stopping or starting one. Madeleine Thompson & Sofia Sanchez produced this episode with assistance from Andrew Quimby. Video production by Ted Severson and Jilanne Doom with assistance from Jasmine Brooks. Andrea Kane is the medical writer. Dan Dzula is the technical director, and Dan Bloom is the showrunner. Ben Tinker is vice president of news at CNN, and Zach Goldbaum is senior director of podcasts at CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices