Sanjay Gupta Takes a Closer Look at Antidepressants

October 1, 2026

Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States, but are they receiving enough scrutiny once patients begin taking them? In a new episode of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a closer look at how antidepressants are prescribed, monitored, and discontinued — and why the conversation around these medications may need to become more nuanced.

Gupta is joined by psychopharmacologist Dr. Joseph Goldberg to explore what patients and healthcare providers should consider when starting or stopping antidepressants. Their conversation examines the complexities surrounding treatment, including the importance of evaluating individual needs and carefully considering changes to medication rather than treating antidepressant use as a one-size-fits-all solution.

As a practicing neurosurgeon, award-winning medical correspondent, and trusted voice on health and science, Gupta has a unique ability to make complicated medical issues understandable and relevant. His conversations help audiences navigate rapidly evolving questions in healthcare while separating evidence from assumptions.

For organizations seeking an engaging speaker on healthcare, medicine, the brain, resilience, and the future of wellness, Gupta brings decades of frontline experience and an accessible approach to some of today’s most consequential health conversations. To learn more about hosting Dr. Sanjay Gupta, contact WWSG.