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Tapering antidepressants can seem complex and challenging. These evidence-based resources were developed by the University of Queensland’s Department of General Practice through the RELEASE program — REdressing Long-tErm Antidepressant uSE.
They provide education, practical support and a range of medication-specific tapering plans, from faster to slower and even slower approaches.
The RELEASE Toolkit provides structured support and personalised guidance for people who want to safely reduce or discontinue antidepressant medication.
It includes tapering plans for most commonly prescribed antidepressants, resources for individuals, family and friends, plus documentaries, webinars and instructional videos.
Explore the program’s aims, methods and support for safe antidepressant withdrawal in general practice.
Antidepressant withdrawal is more than just chemistry. As emotions become more available — both pleasant and difficult — carefully developed psychological flexibility skills can help you handle them effectively and grow your life in purposeful directions.
Clinical psychologist and withdrawal researcher Anders Sørensen explains why tapering involves both gradual dose reduction and new ways of responding to thoughts, feelings and withdrawal symptoms.
Dr Rob Purssey combines medication management with ACT and modern CBT skills training. One-off and ongoing consultation pathways are available by telehealth across Australia.