In this groundbreaking episode, we dive into Bruce Levine’s explosive new article, “Scientific Misconduct and Fraud: The Final Nail in Psychiatry’s Antidepressant Coffin,” published on CounterPunch in January 2024. Levine’s critique reveals the troubling misuse of data in the STAR*D study, exposing how antidepressant efficacy has been overstated and distorted in mainstream psychiatric research. We unpack the controversial truth about SSRIs and SNRIs, discussing their real impacts on mental health, from Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) to severe withdrawal symptoms that often go unreported.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• The STAR*D Study Controversy: How data manipulation led to inflated claims about antidepressant success rates
• SSRIs and SNRIs Exposed: Understanding the true effectiveness of these medications, and the serious, often hidden side effects
• The Silent Epidemic of PSSD and Withdrawal: The impact of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction and why withdrawal effects are downplayed
• Informed Self-Advocacy in Mental Health: Why it’s crucial to question and research prescribed treatments within the biomedical model of mental health care
• Mainstream Media Suppression: How critical information about antidepressant risks is often hidden from public view

This episode is essential listening for anyone questioning the conventional narrative on antidepressant use, SSRI/SNRI effectiveness, and the ethical failings in modern psychiatry. Levine’s article serves as both a wake-up call and a call to action, urging for greater transparency, honesty, and ethical responsibility in psychiatric care. Empower yourself with knowledge, challenge the status quo, and reclaim your path to healing by tuning in.

Read the full article here: https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/01/17/scientific-misconduct-and-fraud-the-final-nail-in-psychiatrys-antidepressant-coffin/

Connect with Bruce or read more of his work at https://brucelevine.net/

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The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.

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