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The Disturbing Origins of Adderall | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part Two) | Ep 858
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The Disturbing Origins of Adderall | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part Two) | Ep 858

Today we're joined by Dr. Roger McFillin, clinical psychologist and co-host of the "Radically Genuine" podcast (@RadicallyGenuine ) for part two of our discussion on the truth behind ADHD diagnoses and Big Pharma's role in it all. We continue our breakdown of Adderall and other ADHD medications and what the long-term consequences of these drugs might be. We also explain the unexpected origins of ADHD drugs, how they're marketed, and why the pharmaceutical industry has a vested interest in people taking them whether or not they're needed. What other factors contribute to "ADHD symptoms," and how can parents help their kids who may genuinely be struggling with focus and concentration? Dr. McFillin's website: https://www.drmcfillin.com #news #politics #culture #conservative #psychology #adhd #science #mentalhealth #christian #god #jesus #bible #blazetv #alliebethstuckey #relatablepodcast --- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Adderall 09:14 Origin of ADHD meds 12:17 Other factors contributing to ADHD symptoms 20:11 Marketing of ADHD medications 27:44 Advice for parents of struggling kids --- Today's Sponsors: EdenPURE — when you buy one Thunderstorm you get one FREE, this week only! Go to https://EdenPureDeals.com, use promo code 'ALLIE'! Good Ranchers — get $30 OFF your box today at https://GoodRanchers.com – make sure to use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe. You'll also lock in your price for two full years with a subscription to Good Ranchers! Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage — Focus on the Family's new marriage podcast is a voice you can trust. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley host the show each episode dives into something really relevant, like communication, intimacy, money issues, or daily stress. You can find Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening source. --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 857 | Is ADHD Real? | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part One) https://youtu.be/zsGvaGMmgZk Ep 821 | Why Antidepressants Don’t Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://youtu.be/bH6CxDJc6yk Ep 822 | The Big Money Behind Big Medicine | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://youtu.be/QeKxrZh9W9g ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey The Disturbing Origins of Adderall | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part Two) | Ep 858
Is ADHD Real? | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part One) | Ep 857
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Is ADHD Real? | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part One) | Ep 857

Today we're joined by Dr. Roger McFillin, clinical psychologist and co-host of the "Radically Genuine" podcast (@RadicallyGenuine) to discuss the truth behind ADHD diagnoses and Big Pharma's role in it all. We start out with a clarification on what clinical psychology is and is not and recap our previous conversation on depression and depression medications. We talk about the ADHD phenomenon happening in America, and Dr. McFillin claims that while some indeed may struggle with focus and concentration, ADHD is actually just a socially constructed disorder. We talk about how ADHD is significantly over-diagnosed and how the majority of parents never thought their child's behavior was problematic until they heard it from a teacher. But do teachers have a right to help diagnose our kids, and what exactly are the consequences of liberally diagnosing ADHD? One may be that ADHD medications like Adderall tend to be a gateway to reliance on further mental health drugs. Stay tuned for part two tomorrow! Dr. McFillin's website: https://www.drmcfillin.com #news #politics #culture #conservative #psychology #adhd #science #mentalhealth #christian #god #jesus #bible #blazetv #alliebethstuckey #relatablepodcast --- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Clarifications & feedback from episodes on depression 08:59 Response to people who claim medications saved their lives 17:40 The ADHD phenomenon 23:40 How they "test" for ADHD 28:30 What ADHD medications do --- Today's Sponsors: A'Del — go to https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order! Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 25% off your first order at https://CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Jase Medical — get up to a year’s worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to https://JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE”. Netsuite — gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to https://NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get your one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 821 | Why Antidepressants Don’t Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://youtu.be/bH6CxDJc6yk Ep 822 | The Big Money Behind Big Medicine | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://youtu.be/QeKxrZh9W9g ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Is ADHD Real? | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part One) | Ep 857
Why Antidepressants Don’t Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 821
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Why Antidepressants Don’t Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 821

Today we're joined by Dr. Roger McFillin, clinical psychologist and co-host of the "Radically Genuine" podcast, to discuss where the field of psychology has gone wrong. We talk about his skepticism of the field, starting with the cultural shift when Prozac was brought to market. We discuss the importance of emotions and managing them and what's causing the dramatic increase in mind- and mood-altering drugs in adolescents. Then, a hot topic: Is there ever actually a need for SSRIs (also known as antidepressants)? And if not, how do we navigate psychological treatment without the quick fix of numbing? We also take a look at the marketing of pharmaceutical drugs and exactly who's pushing them and why. Stay tuned for part two tomorrow! Dr. McFillin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin Radically Genuine podcast: https://www.drmcfillin.com/ #news #politics #culture #christian #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #psychology #psychologyfacts #conservative #blazetv #alliebethstuckey #relatablepodcast --- Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (00:43) Criticism of the psychology field (08:03) Prozac & SSRIs / emotions matter (11:34) Increase in mind and mood-altering drugs in adolescents (17:49) Is there ever a need for SSRIs? (25:54) "Quick fixes" / possible effects of SSRIs (30:05) Marketing of drugs & healthcare skepticism --- Today's Sponsors: EdenPURE — when you buy one Thunderstorm you get one FREE, this week only! Go to https://EdenPureDeals.com, use promo code 'ALLIE'! Seven Weeks Coffee — Seven Weeks is a pro-life coffee company with a simple mission: DONATE 10% of every sale to pregnancy care centers across America. Get your organically farmed and pesticide-free coffee at https://sevenweekscoffee.com and let your coffee serve a greater purpose. Use the promo code 'ALLIE' to save 10% off your order. Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 25% off your first order at https://CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Reliefband — save 20% off plus free shipping at https://Reliefband.com when you use promo code 'ALLIE'! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 735 | The Secret to Happiness for Women https://youtu.be/FjX4siuM3Gs Ep 803 | The Science Behind the Dangers of Screen Time | Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras | Part 2 https://youtu.be/f-DzLH7SM1g Ep 650 | COVID Comeback, Depression Meds, & Alzheimer’s Scandal | Guest: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya https://youtu.be/jiylV54d110 --- ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey --- Why Antidepressants Don’t Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 821
The Big Money Behind ADD, Depression & Anxiety Medication | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 822
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The Big Money Behind ADD, Depression & Anxiety Medication | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 822

Today we're joined again by Dr. Roger McFillin, clinical psychologist and co-host of the Radically Genuine podcast, for part two of our conversation discussing where the field of psychology has gone wrong. We start out by asking the question: what do people mean when they say "chemical imbalance." We hear this phrase a lot in relation to clinical depression, but what does it mean, and is it even real? We look at the role of Big Pharma in marketing their own drugs to the public, and discuss how the education system plays into the ever-growing culture of "mental illness" among children and teens. Then, what role does the field of psychology have when it comes to gender dysphoria, and how seriously is social media play into it all? Dr. McFillin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin Radically Genuine podcast: https://www.drmcfillin.com/ #news #politics #culture #christian #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #psychology #psychologyfacts #conservative #blazetv #alliebethstuckey #relatablepodcast --- Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (00:43) What does "chemical imbalance" mean? (06:58) How does education system play into this? (08:40) Pharmaceutical trials (10:17) Alternatives & opportunities (15:21) Stigmatizing mental illness & generalizations (19:53) Gender dysphoria (27:07) Social media and technology & mental health (32:24) Vet the adults that are in our kids’ lives --- Today's Sponsors: A'Del — go to https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order! Naturally It's Clean — visit https://naturallyitsclean.com/allie and use promo code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your order. If you are an Amazon shopper you can visit https://amzn.to/3IyjFUJ, but the promo code discount is only valid on their direct website at https://www.naturallyitsclean.com/Allie. Good Ranchers — get $30 OFF your box today at https://GoodRanchers.com – make sure to use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe. You'll also lock in your price for two full years with a subscription to Good Ranchers! Patriot Mobile — go to https://PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 821 | Why Antidepressants Don’t Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://youtu.be/bH6CxDJc6yk Ep 735 | The Secret to Happiness for Women https://youtu.be/FjX4siuM3Gs Ep 803 | The Science Behind the Dangers of Screen Time | Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras | Part 2 https://youtu.be/f-DzLH7SM1g Ep 650 | COVID Comeback, Depression Meds, & Alzheimer’s Scandal | Guest: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya https://youtu.be/jiylV54d110 -- ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey The Big Money Behind ADD, Depression & Anxiety Medication | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin | Ep 822
The Medicated Child (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
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The Medicated Child (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

FRONTLINE investigated how a growing number of young children were being prescribed powerful antipsychotic medications that had serious side effects and unknown long-term impacts at the time. (Aired 2008) This journalism is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: https://www.pbs.org/donate​. As the debate over medicating children continued to grow in the late 2000s, FRONTLINE spoke to parents, children, psychiatrists and researchers about the risks and benefits of prescribing powerful medications to children dealing with mental health issues. “The Medicated Child” was a FRONTLINE Co-production with RAINmedia, Inc. and was written, produced and directed by Marcela Gaviria. Will Cohen was co-producer. Daisy Wright was editor. Martin Smith was senior producer. The executive producer of FRONTLINE was David Fanning. Explore additional reporting on "The Medicated Child" on our website: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/medicatedchild/ #Documentary #MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #ADHD Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1BycsJW​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlinepbs​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frontlinepbs​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontline FRONTLINE is produced at GBH in Boston and is broadcast nationwide on PBS. Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding is provided by the Abrams Foundation; Park Foundation; the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; and the FRONTLINE Journalism Fund with major support from Jon and Jo Ann Hagler on behalf of the Jon L. Hagler Foundation, and additional support from Koo and Patricia Yuen. CHAPTERS: Prologue - 00:00 A Rise in Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses in Young Children - 1:15 Prescribing Antipsychotic Medication to Children & Side Effects - 9:06 Antidepressants & Antipsychotics for Children - 15:21 Researching Pediatric Bipolar Disorder & a Cottage Industry of Diagnostic Centers - 37:35 The Children Taking Medication for Mental Illness - 48:22 Credits - 52:48
Psychiatrist Links Psych Drugs to Violence: Suicide and Homicide — Kelly Brogan, M.D.
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Psychiatrist Links Psych Drugs to Violence: Suicide and Homicide — Kelly Brogan, M.D.

For more information, including links to the scientific evidence base for the statements in this video, as well as further resources: http://medicatingnormal.com/ Website of Psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, M.D.: https://kellybroganmd.com Kelly Brogan’s book, A Mind of Your Own, provides much more detail about the topics discussed here: https://kellybroganmd.com/amindofyourown/ Crotty article (2011) mentioned in Dr. Brogan's talk, about violent and impulsive side effects of antidepressants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3513220/ A BBC article about extreme side effects of antidepressants, including violence: https://bbc.in/2etjybJ “The Challenge of Going Off Psychiatric Drugs” in The New Yorker: https://bit.ly/2HYjEtT “How to Quit Antidepressants: Very Slowly, Doctors Say” in the New York Times: https://nyti.ms/2SMXFYy Mad in America has a number of resources regarding psychiatric drug withdrawal: https://www.madinamerica.com/drug-withdrawal-resources/ Making sense of depression, from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/07/is-everything-you-think-you-know-about-depression-wrong-johann-hari-lost-connections Medicating Normal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/medicatingnormalfilm/ Medicating Normal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicatingnorm1?lang=en Donate: https://medicatingnormal.com/donate/ Note: This video does not constitute medical advice. Stopping psychiatric drugs, especially abruptly, can be dangerous, as withdrawal effects may be severe, disabling or even life-threatening. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Video edited by Daniel Mackler

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