One Size Won’t Fit All: Part 1 of a Discussion on the Role of Medication in a Windhorse Therapeutic Environment

Dear Friends!

Today’s podcast (part one of a two-part series) features the recording of an important conversation I recently participated in about the efficacy and pitfalls of using psychiatric medications. Joining me were members of the Windhorse community: Emily Ashley, Eugenie Morton, and Joe Calcagno.

This topic hits close to home for me as someone who was diagnosed with a chronic mental illness but no longer uses these medications for wellness. In this podcast, you will hear a variety of perspectives on this controversial topic from staff and clients who currently take or used to take these substances. We share our experiences, weigh the pros and cons of use, explore the nature of stigma, and offer what has helped us along our path.

This exploration is important because Windhorse values compassionate care, and part of that is supporting clients to be on the minimum effective dose of psychiatric medications possible. And, when viable, it supports a client’s right to reduce or withdrawal from these medications altogether. The reasons why someone would choose to take or not take medication are as diverse as people themselves. As we’ve learned at Windhorse, one size does not fit all–and ultimately this is about whatever works.

Thanks for listening and please enjoy!

Chris Emerson

Audio Player

Dear Friends!

Today’s podcast (part one of a two-part series) features the recording of an important conversation I recently participated in about the efficacy and pitfalls of using psychiatric medications. Joining me were members of the Windhorse community: Emily Ashley, Eugenie Morton, and Joe Calcagno.

This topic hits close to home for me as someone who was diagnosed with a chronic mental illness but no longer uses these medications for wellness. In this podcast, you will hear a variety of perspectives on this controversial topic from staff and clients who currently take or used to take these substances. We share our experiences, weigh the pros and cons of use, explore the nature of stigma, and offer what has helped us along our path.

This exploration is important because Windhorse values compassionate care, and part of that is supporting clients to be on the minimum effective dose of psychiatric medications possible. And, when viable, it supports a client’s right to reduce or withdrawal from these medications altogether. The reasons why someone would choose to take or not take medication are as diverse as people themselves. As we’ve learned at Windhorse, one size does not fit all–and ultimately this is about whatever works.

Thanks for listening and please enjoy!

Chris Emerson

Audio Player