174: They've Brainwashed You to Think Psych Meds Are Good, But They Make You Worse
Summary
Dr. Kelly Brogan critiques psychiatric medications, arguing they cause more harm than good through adverse events like tardive dysphoria and induced violence. She shares her journey from activist to holistic practitioner, emphasizing deprescribing and addressing root causes like inflammation and trauma. Brogan highlights cases of medication-induced harm, urging listeners to seek safer, natural alternatives for mental health challenges.
Topics discussed
Beauty Backroom Event and Whole Life Insurance Promo
Introduction: From Activism to Meaning-Making
The Efficacy Crisis: Anatomy of an Epidemic
Deprescribing and the Natural History of Suicidality
Adverse Effects: Akathisia and Unpredictable Risks
Tardive Dysphoria and Attributional Error in Diagnosis
Research on Treatment-Emergent Violence
The Lindsay Clancy Case and Reproductive Psychiatry
Root Causes of Postpartum Distress vs. Diagnosis
Iatrogenesis and the Illusion of Therapeutic Success
Personal Stories of Medication-Induced Harm and Conclusion
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