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@NYTObits writes of John Gunderson: "He was adamant over the years that psychiatric drugs did not help resolve #borderline symptoms." nyti.ms/2E6UmHv This statement is narrowly true. In lectures, he specified circumstances that warrant the use of a range of medications...
6 months ago, while arguing against widespread use of lamotrigine in #BPD, Gunderson wrote, "Clinical experience has shown that medications can help build an alliance, can relieve states of distress, and can sometimes be helpful for comorbid disorders." ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…
He spoke of instances when mood stabilizers, #SSRIs, and even antipsychotics might be of use. He spoke out against the overuse of medication but saw a role for judicious use in clinical management. ucdenver.edu/academics/coll…
In particular, he valued & repeatedly referenced an algorithm for medication use developed by Paul Soloff and integrated into a version of the practice guidelines for borderline personality disorder to which he (John Gunderson) contributed. psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/…
