Dr Martin Whitely joins Dr Ron Ehrlich to delve into critical mental health issues, including ADHD and the widespread use of antidepressants. They discuss the significant influence of the pharmaceutical industry on health care practices, highlighting the blurred lines between evidence-based medicine and marketing. Dr Whitely shares insights from his book, Overprescribing Madness, and explores the expansion of mental health diagnoses through the DSM manual. Together, they examine the economic incentives driving the ADHD industry and the concerning trends in antidepressant prescriptions among young people. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the complexities of modern mental health care and the need for transparency and reform in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Shownotes are available at ARCHIVE | Dr Martin Whitely - Overprescribing Madness

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