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Hurt to HealingHEALING 101: The Truth About Antidepressants and Depression with Dr Joanna Moncrieff (Part 2)Welcome to part two of my Healing 101 conversation with psychiatrist and researcher Joanna Moncrieff. If you haven’t yet listened to part one, I’d encourage you to go back - it lays the groundwork for this shorter bonus episode.Here, Joanna answers some of the most pressing questions about antidepressants: what they’re really doing in the brain, why withdrawal can be so difficult, and how we might need to rethink depression altogether.It’s a concise but powerful follow-on to our main discussion and one that might just change the way you thin...
2025-10-0212 min
NotYourOrdinaryPartsS5 Episode 33: Chemically Imbalanced with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, PsychiatristDr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor, author, and one of the most fearless and influential thinkers in modern mental health. For over thirty years, Dr. Moncrieff has stood at the center of psychiatry, not to defend it blindly, but to question its foundations, to hold it accountable, and to tell the truth; even when the truth was inconvenient. She is a Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London, a consultant psychiatrist in the UK’s National Health Service, and the co-founder of the Critical Psychiatry Network - a global collective of psychiatrists challenging the chemical na...
2025-09-261h 09
Hurt to HealingHEALING 101: What Antidepressants Really Do with Dr Joanna Moncrieff (Part 1)For decades, we’ve been told that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain - something wrong with our serotonin that only a pill can fix. But what if that story was never actually backed by science?In this Healing 101 episode - part one of a two-part conversation - I’m joined by psychiatrist and researcher Joanna Moncrieff, whose groundbreaking work has challenged one of the biggest myths in modern mental health. Together, we explore where the chemical imbalance theory came from, why it was so heavily promoted, and what antidepressants are really doing to...
2025-09-2525 min
The Tudor Dixon PodcastThe Tudor Dixon Podcast: Exposing the Truth About Antidepressants with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffOn this episode, Tudor sits down with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff to challenge the widely accepted narrative surrounding antidepressants. Together, they examine whether depression is truly caused by a serotonin imbalance and uncover the often-overlooked consequences of these medications. The discussion delves into the rising use of antidepressants—especially among teenagers—and the hidden costs, from emotional numbness to sexual dysfunction. They also question the pharmaceutical industry’s influence in shaping public perception and prescribing practices. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listen...
2025-09-1533 minWETR PodcastsThe Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show - The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Exposing the Truth About Antidepressants with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffOn this episode, Tudor sits down with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff to challenge the widely accepted narrative surrounding antidepressants. Together, they examine whether depression is truly caused by a serotonin imbalance and uncover the often-overlooked consequences of these medications. The discussion delves into the rising use of antidepressants—especially among teenagers—and the hidden costs, from emotional numbness to sexual dysfunction. They also question the pharmaceutical industry’s influence in shaping public perception and prescribing practices. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on You...
2025-09-1533 minThe Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowThe Tudor Dixon Podcast: Exposing the Truth About Antidepressants with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffOn this episode, Tudor sits down with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff to challenge the widely accepted narrative surrounding antidepressants. Together, they examine whether depression is truly caused by a serotonin imbalance and uncover the often-overlooked consequences of these medications. The discussion delves into the rising use of antidepressants—especially among teenagers—and the hidden costs, from emotional numbness to sexual dysfunction. They also question the pharmaceutical industry’s influence in shaping public perception and prescribing practices. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on You...
2025-09-1533 min
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin200. Psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff Exposes the Antidepressant Lies & Chemical Imbalance MythJoanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist and academic. She is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London and a member of the Critical Psychiatry Network. She is the author of The Myth of the Chemical Cure and The Bitterest Pills, which are considered central texts in the critical psychiatry movement. Moncrieff is critical of mainstream psychiatry’s medical model of mental illness. Professor Moncrief's 2022 paper in molecular psychiatry didn't just make waves, it created a tsunami. Leading a systemic review of five decades of research, she and her team definitively demonstrated what no one had dared to...
2025-09-111h 24
Better Thinking#187 – Dr Joanna Moncrieff on her book: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of The Serotonin MythIn this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Joanna Moncrieff about her latest book: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of The Serotonin Myth.Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a practising psychiatrist, part-time academic, and author with a deep interest in the history, philosophy, and politics of psychiatry. Her work focuses particularly on the use, misuse, and misrepresentation of psychiatric drugs.She became interested in drug treatment because of its dominance in contemporary approaches to managing the suffering and disturbances labeled as mental disorders. She recognised that embedded in the understanding of drugs...
2025-08-211h 13
Moral MedicineJoanna Moncrieff on the Chemical Imbalance Myth, SSRI Harm, and the Crisis in Modern PsychiatryFor decades, millions have been told a simple story: depression is caused by a chemical imbalance—specifically, low serotonin—and antidepressants correct it. But what if that story was never true?In this powerful and urgent episode of Moral Medicine, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Joanna Moncrieff joins us to expose how one of the most influential myths in modern medicine took hold—and the profound harm it's caused.Dr. Moncrieff is a professor at University College London, a consultant psychiatrist, and co-founder of the Critical Psychiatry Network. In 2022, she led a landmark review of the seroto...
2025-08-0646 min
The Giants Shoulder#46 Meet the Psychiatrist Debunking The Chemical Imbalance Myth That Fooled Millions!Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, researcher, and author of The Myth of the Chemical Cure and Chemically Imbalanced, whose work has radically challenged one of the most powerful ideas in modern psychiatry — that depression is caused by a serotonin imbalance. Her landmark 2022 review in Molecular Psychiatry dismantled the serotonin hypothesis, exposing how Big Pharma turned a shaky theory into a multi‑billion‑dollar industry.Read the review: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0Expect to learn why the serotonin “chemical imbalance” story became the biggest myth in mental health, how SSRIs actually w...
2025-08-051h 30
The Midlife MentorsRethinking Depression & The Serotonin Myth: Professor Joanna MoncrieffSend us a textCAUTION: If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off medication without proper guidance can lead to withdrawal symptoms. In this episode we’re joined by Professor Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of Chemically Imbalanced - a bold book that challenges one of modern medicine’s most accepted beliefs: that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” of serotonin in the brain.We saw Joanna on Dr Cha...
2025-08-0245 min
Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#383: Professor Joanna Moncrieff - What My Colleagues Don’t Want Me to Tell You About DepressionDr Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor, and best-selling author, who is leading the charge in how we understand psychiatric drugs, like anti-depressants. Joanna is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London (UCL) and a practising consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. Moncrieff is best known for challenging the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression and for her influential work on how psychiatric medications actually work—arguing they produce psychoactive effects rather than correcting underlying brain disorders. Her books, including Chemically imbalanced have reshaped public and professional debates around antidepressants. Timestamps:00:00 - The anti-depressant myth that people have been m...
2025-07-211h 06
Pain Free LivingEp 24 - How Your Brain Can Help (or Hinder) Healing - The Placebo & Nocebo EffectsYou may have heard of the placebo and nocebo effects, but I suspect you may not appreciate how powerful they can be. In this episode, your hosts, Bob Allen, an osteopath since 2011, and Clare Elsby, a therapy coach, explore these fascinating and often misunderstood concepts and how they might already be influencing your health.You’ll find out how the placebo effect can produce genuine changes in pain, mood, and function, even when there’s no active medical ingredient involved. From sugar pills to sham surgery, Bob shares clinical examples and surprising research that reveal just...
2025-07-0824 min
Mental ChatsEpisode 7 - Are we all Chemically Imbalanced?In This episode Alice interviews prof. Joanna Moncrieff, practicing psychiatrist and professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London.Together they discuss:The origin and evidence for the current theory of mental distress: The Theory of the Chemical Imbalance in the Brain.How to chose if to start medications How to stop medicationsand the help availableSo that you can make an informed choice!You can find the information on antidepressant on the UK Royal College of Psychiatry HERE
2025-07-0439 min
MoncrieffParenting on MoncrieffPsychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Moncrieff to respond to listener parenting dilemmas.From giving praise to dealing with early insecurities and more.Listen here to get your parenting questions answered.
2025-07-0220 minMoncrieffParenting on MoncrieffPsychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Moncrieff to respond to listener parenting dilemmas.From giving praise to dealing with early insecurities and more.Listen here to get your parenting questions answered.
2025-07-0220 min
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeRethinking Mental Health: What The Science Actually Says About Depression, The Side Effects of Antidepressants & Finding Balance with Professor Joanna Moncrieff #563CAUTION: If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off these medications without proper guidance can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms. Always seek professional advice before making changes to your treatment.
Did you know that nearly one in five UK adults - and almost one in four women - are currently taking antidepressants? Yet according to my guest this week, the fundamental theory behind these prescriptions may be built on remarkably shaky ground.
Joanna Moncrieff is P...
2025-06-101h 55
Side Effects with Dr. JosefThis Psychiatrist Says Chemical Imbalance is a LIE - Joanna MoncrieffIn this conversation, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff discusses her book 'Chemically Imbalanced'. She argues that there is no compelling evidence for a chemical imbalance in depression and questions the continued prescription of antidepressants. We explore the interests of the pharmaceutical industry, the ethical implications of using drugs to mask symptoms, and the need for a paradigm shift in mental health treatment. We discuss the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on psychiatric literature and the defensive stance of the psychiatric profession against critical viewpoints.
2025-06-061h 12
The Med Free Mental Fitness PodcastThe Truth About Depression and Brain ChemistryIn this episode, host Katinka Blackford Newman explores the causes of depression and the myth of the chemical imbalance. Her guest is psychiatrist Professor Joanna Moncrieff, author of a groundbreaking new book 'Chemically Imbalanced' which has caused waves in the media. Her book exposes how we have all been sold a lie: that mental illness, particularly depression has been proved to be caused by a chemical imbalance that medication can cure. They explore the alternative explanations for the causes of depression and the consequences of prolonged antidepressant usage. Key topics include emotional blunting, sexual dysfunction...
2025-05-2734 min
The Mum Mind PodcastDr. Joanna Fortune - The Importance of PlayDr. Joanna Fortune says that play is a state of mind and a way of being. Do we adults tend to think our children have outgrown play? When was the last time WE played?This episode is full of so much learning about when and how we can use play with our children and teenagers. Grab a pen and paper!Dr. Joanna is a psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical experience. She has a regular parenting slot on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff show. Joanna also has a series of books '15 Minute Parenting' and 'Why We...
2025-05-2056 min
The IntellectualChemically Imbalanced: Joanna Moncrieff on the Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth Podcast: Mad in America: Rethinking Mental Health (LS 47 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Chemically Imbalanced: Joanna Moncrieff on the Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin MythPub date: 2025-04-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWelcome to this Mad in America podcast. My name is Robert Whitaker, and I'm happy today to have the pleasure of speaking with Joanna Moncrieff. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist who works in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. She is a Professor of Critical and...
2025-05-1949 min
Mad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthChemically Imbalanced: Joanna Moncrieff on the Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin MythWelcome to this Mad in America podcast. My name is Robert Whitaker, and I'm happy today to have the pleasure of speaking with Joanna Moncrieff. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist who works in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. She is a Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College, London. In 1990 she co-founded the Critical Psychiatry Network, which today has about 400 psychiatrist members, about two-thirds of whom are in the United Kingdom. From my perspective, the Critical Psychiatry Network has been at the forefront of making a broad critique of the...
2025-04-3049 min
Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy‘Antidepressants are like alcohol or cannabis’ | Joanna MoncrieffJoanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist, author and researcher who is a prominent and controversial voice in the research of depression. Her 2002 study ‘The Serotonin Theory of Depression: A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Evidence’ concluded that there was no link between serotonin and depression, debunking the mainstream medical belief in antidepressants. Moncrieff, whose research has drawn criticism from ‘Big pharma’ and support from fringe figures on the right, speaks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy in the latest episode of Ways to Change the World. Produced by Silvia Maresca, Ka Yee Mak and Tom Gordon-Martin.
2025-04-1732 min
The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 64: The Serotonin Myth: Rethinking Mental Health with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffSend us a message!In her new book "Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth" Professor Joanna Moncrieff exposes how millions have been misled to believe they have brain chemical imbalances requiring drug treatments when no evidence supports this view.• Depression is a normal human emotional response to life difficulties, not a brain disease• The "drug-centered" model recognizes psychiatric medications as mind-altering substances that temporarily mask symptoms rather than targeting disease processes • Disease awareness campaigns funded by pharmaceutical companies deliberately changed public perception of distress as medical conditions• Scientific studies s...
2025-03-171h 02
Psychology Is Podcast72: Joanna Moncrieff | Depression is Not a Chemical ImbalanceDr. Moncrieff's 2022 umbrella review of the serotonin theory of depression became one of the most widely read and influential papers of modern times, ranking in the top 5% of all scientific papers ever written. In light of the extreme interest, Dr. Moncrieff wrote a new book--Chemical Imbalance: The Making and Unmaking of a Serotonin Myth. She joins the podcast to share her discoveries and analyses.Visit Dr. Moncrieff at https://joannamoncrieff.com✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skip...
2025-03-041h 04
The Proper Mental PodcastProfessor Joanna Moncrieff and the serotonin theory of depressionWelcome to episode 200 with Professor Joanna Moncrieff who is a psychiatrist, author and researcher who is one of the founding members of the Critical Psychiatry Network.
In 2022, Joanna was the lead author of a study that explored the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression and found that no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression.
The study became one of the 400 most shared of the 21 million papers that have ever been tracked and caused great debate throughout the mental health space.
In this episode I chat to Joanna about this...
2025-02-031h 09
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE109 - Is Depression a Medical Illness? (w/ Prof. Joanna Moncrieff)Joanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist, researcher, and professor of critical and social psychiatry at University College London (UCL). She is widely recognised for her critical perspectives on psychiatric medication and the biomedical model of mental health. Her work challenges conventional ideas about the role of drugs like antidepressants and antipsychotics, advocating instead for a nuanced understanding of their effects. She has authored several books, including The Myth of the Chemical Cure , A Straight Talking Introduction to Psychiatric Drugs, and Chemically Imbalanced: the Making and Unmaking of the Serotinin Myth and has published numerous academic papers, such...
2025-01-311h 03
Medical Evidence Matters with Liz TuckerWhy do SSRI drugs and the science behind them generate such fierce debate?Psychiatrist Professor Joanna Moncrieff discusses her new book Chemical Imbalance: The Making and the Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth.
I first spoke to Joanna two years ago, just after she had published a review paper suggesting that there was no link between depression and an imbalance of serotonin in the brain.
And her book picks up what happened next. As her article gained more and more attention, she found herself in a political maelstrom facing vitriolic personal and professional criticism.
Because if the serotonin hypothesis was false, what could be the possible grounds...
2025-01-2845 minMedical Evidence Matters with Liz TuckerWhy do SSRI drugs and the science behind them generate such fierce debate?Psychiatrist Professor Joanna Moncrieff discusses her new book Chemical Imbalance: The Making and the Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth.
I first spoke to Joanna two years ago, just after she had published a review paper suggesting that there was no link between depression and an imbalance of serotonin in the brain.
And her book picks up what happened next. As her article gained more and more attention, she found herself in a political maelstrom facing vitriolic personal and professional criticism.
Because if the serotonin hypothesis was false, what could be the possible grounds...
2025-01-2845 min
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2024-11-2900 min
News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging ClubDebunking Chemical Imbalance Depression Theory, Senior Fitness, Senior Housing Trends, Bilingualism Brain Health Benefits 1-23-24Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMCDebunking the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Depression by Dr Joanna Moncrieff https://lizearlewellbeing.com/podcast/debunking-depression-professor-joanna-moncrieff/h/t Ellen Fallowshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ellen-fallows-95647b168_debunking-the-chemical-imbalance-theory-of-activity-7150432330296246273-SmT1/Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.comThe New York Times Well 1-16-24 Research Suggests That Bilingual People Enjoy Some Cognitive Benefits Later in Life by Dana G. Smithhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/well/mind/dementia-bilingual-language...
2024-08-011h 08
Cool Stuff Ride HomeA New Meta-Analysis Suggests Exercise Could Be The Single Greatest Method for Combating Depression & This Day in History - The Hawaiian Macadamia Nut CropA New Meta-Analysis Suggests Exercise Could Be The Single Greatest Method for Combating Depression & This Day in History - The Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Crop Gets StartedNearly Every Form of Exercise Has Greater Treatment Potential for Depression Than SSRIsThe BMJ: Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsRHR: Reviewing the Evidence on the Serotonin Theory of Depression, with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffHistory of Macadamia Nuts in Hawaii — Hawaii Macadamia Nut Association (hawaiimacnut.org)Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts: History, Intercropping and Sustainable Farming...
2024-06-1817 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 44: Straight Talk About Psychiatric Drugs with Professor Joanna MoncrieffSend us a message!In this illuminating episode Professor Joanna Moncrieff shares:What led her to question and begin researching how psychotropic drugs actually work,The difference between the disease-centered model versus the drug-centered model of treatment and why this distinction matters,How the disease-centered model is preventing curiosity about what is actually causing the symptoms of mental illness and leading to worsening long-term outcomes,The conditions that led to the current condition of the psychiatric industry,How the beliefs that are promoted about psychiatric...
2024-06-081h 00
Bossed UpHow Connection Can Cure What Ails UsIn our modern world, where isolation, loneliness, and stress are at all-time highs, how do we fend off the feelings—and the medical symptoms—that plague such an outsized percentage of our species?Journalist Julia Hotz’s new book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging, explores the phenomenon of social prescribing, a medicine-adjacent approach being adopted in the UK that sees doctors prescribing things like “sea swimming” (yes, really!) and has the potential to alleviate not only the health burdens many of us face in our daily lives but also the pressu...
2024-05-2841 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin135. How We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental HealthcareHow We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental HealthcareHow did we come to a situation where over 20% of the population depends on at least one psychiatric drug, with this figure continuing to rise? Why are these drugs being prescribed by nonspecialists seemingly without consideration of their consequences? There has been a societal shift in how drugs are viewed and normalized as mental health care. The discussion touches on the role of advertising, industry influence, and the medical establishment in shaping this shift. Note: This podcast episode is d...
2024-05-231h 09
How To Be WellnStrong36: Why SSRIs Are Ineffective & Dangerous for Depression | Dr. Roger McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP“The dangers of medicalizing the human condition are nothing short of a silent epidemic in American society. This dangerous trend pathologizes the core of human experience, categorizing everyday emotions and responses to trauma and life's challenges as disorders. It's a slippery slope into psychiatric over-diagnosis, overmedication, and a lifetime of pharmaceutical dependency.” – Dr. Roger McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPThe notion that depression is the result of a “chemical imbalance” in the brain emerged, not coincidentally, in the late '80s with the introduction of Prozac—a drug that appeared to be helpful in treating depression by increasing levels of se...
2024-01-161h 17
The Liz Earle Wellbeing ShowHow and why illness occurs, with Pete WilliamsIs functional medicine the future of wellness? Founder of Functional Medicine Associates, Pete Williams, joins Liz for this podcast to discuss how this biology-based approach can deal with chronic disease and illness.Pete talks through how and why illness occurs, diagnostic tests that fall outside of conventional medicine, and understanding barrier function for conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression.Liz and Pete also cover probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics for gut health, the effects of declining oestrogen on the brain in menopause, and dealing with burnout.Mak...
2024-01-0543 min
Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor ElliottMind, Body, Spirit: Reflections on 2023 and Intentions for 2024 Ep. 276We wrap up this year with some personal reflections regarding Love & Life’s themes of mind, body, and spirit!
Elliott and I discuss some revelations we’ve had via the books and articles we’ve read including:
Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, M.D.
Joanna Moncrieff’s challenge of the serotonin theory of depression
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The work of Dr. Caroline Leaf
We share some intentions for aligning our minds, body, and spirit in 2024 and invite you to join us in this journey!
Happy New Year from Love & Life!
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2023-12-3038 minLove and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor ElliottMind, Body, Spirit: Reflections on 2023 and Intentions for 2024 Ep. 276We wrap up this year with some personal reflections regarding Love & Life’s themes of mind, body, and spirit!
Elliott and I discuss some revelations we’ve had via the books and articles we’ve read including:
Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, M.D.
Joanna Moncrieff’s challenge of the serotonin theory of depression
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The work of Dr. Caroline Leaf
We share some intentions for aligning our minds, body, and spirit in 2024 and invite you to join us in this journey!
Happy New Year from Love & Life!
Sponsor The Wellness Company
...
2023-12-3038 min
Coming From Left Field (Video)”Musing About Our Podcast” with Greg Godels and Pat CummingsThree years ago, we started the podcast Coming From Left Field… where we talk about politics, books, and current events. In this podcast we reflect on some of our guests we have hosted over the 68 episodes, argue where we agree and disagree, and provide observations about our current political apocalypse.
Greg’s Blog (subscribe!): http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com/
Marxism-Leninism Today (MLToday): https://mltoday.com/
Timestamps:
(01:45) book discussion “How Democracies Die”
(14:14) Dan Kovalik, “Cancel This Book,” “Pink Tide,” “Trip to Russia & Crimea”
(16:24) book discussion Karl Marx
(20:47) Carlos Ga...
2023-12-201h 12
What A Woman PodcastDr Joanna Fortune: Children need 'Presence' with a 'C' instead of 'Presents' with a 'T'Our guest today on What A Woman Podcast is the lovely Dr Joanna Fortune, a clinical psychotherapist with over twenty years’ experience; a parenting expert, appearing on a weekly slot on Parenting on Newstalk FM with Sean Moncrieff; host of the Podcast 15-Minute Parenting and writer of a weekly parenting advice column in the Irish Examiner. Dr Joanna is also a hugely successful author of the 15-Minute Parenting Series and 'Why We Play'. There was no question we put to Joanna that she could not answer with some invaluable insight and advice!
We talked about
Setting bound...
2023-12-1242 min
back from the borderlineare mental disorders brain diseases ‘in waiting’? [preview]In this thought-provoking episode, join me as we dive deep into the biopsychosocial model, critically examining the prevailing claims that label mental health conditions as brain diseases. In this preview of a premium epiosde, we’ll navigate the complex landscape of mental health by analyzing the powerful words of renowned psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff. Dr. Moncrieff has been vocal in questioning the notion that mental disorders—such as schizophrenia—are conclusively brain-based. Through this exploration, we’ll delve into the science behind brain imaging, cognitive function, and the nuanced differences between brain diseases and mental disorders.What We’...
2023-12-0718 min
The Devil Makes ThreeDr. Joanna Moncrieff on Psychiatric MedicineDr. Joanna Moncrieff is a practicing psychiatrist and researcher. In 2022 she was the leading researcher of an umbrella review published in Nature that “aimed to synthesise and evaluate evidence on whether depression is associated with lowered serotonin concentration or activity.” She is the author of several books about psychiatry and psychiatric drugs including The Myth of the Chemical Cure and The Bitterest Pill.
In this episode we discuss her research findings which indicate that there is not a “chemical imbalance” in the brain at the root of depressing and other psychiatric “disorders.” We further discuss what the actual roots of d...
2023-11-3056 minThe Liz Earle Wellbeing ShowDebunking depression theories, with Professor Joanna MoncrieffHave you or someone close to you been affected by depression? Psychiatrist and academic Professor Joanna Moncrieff joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to ‘debunk’ the chemical imbalance theory of depression.In this episode, Joanna covers her review of studies on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), one of the main medications prescribed to those with depression. Her review concluded that there’s ‘no clear evidence’ that low serotonin causes depression in the first place.Liz and Joanna discuss how anti-depressants may alter 'normal' mental states and their little-discussed side-effects, plus the role of natu...
2023-09-1546 min
Medical MinefieldAre antidepressants virtually useless?Over the last month two groups of psychiatrists have been battling on Twitter about the efficacy of antidepressants. On one side of the debate is psychiatry researcher Professor Joanna Moncrieff from University College London, who says there is little good evidence that the most common type of mood boosters – SSRIs – can help beat depression. The side effects, she says, are simply not worth it.But Dr Sameer Jauhar – a consultant psychiatrist from Kings College London – has written an entire scientific paper to outline the flaws in Moncrieff’s argument. The pills do work, he says, and we have a goo...
2023-07-0132 min
What’s Next in Mental Health?Psychological Treatments – Can We Get Routine Outcome Monitoring Right? (with Dr. Chris Evans)Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) is gaining traction in psychotherapy and psychological treatments. Session-by-session monitoring with multi-item self-report questionnaires is also one of the cornerstones of the influential Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) -program in Britain. There is promise that routinely measuring helps identify cases where therapy is “off-track” and can help larger service providers improve their outcomes. However, self-report measures also have known problems. What risks need to be navigated as measuring becomes widespread? Can these outcome measures be misleading for certain patient groups? How long will questionnaires be the norm and what role might smart watc...
2023-06-121h 00
Revolution Health RadioRHR: Reviewing the Evidence on the Serotonin Theory of Depression, with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffA leading researcher on the efficacy of antidepressant drugs to treat depression, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss her newest landmark paper debunking the widespread belief that an imbalance of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin, in the brain causes depression. Dr. Moncrieff explains how the “chemical imbalance theory” of depression originated, whether there is any scientific evidence to support this theory, and how the use of drugs to treat depression has caused a ripple effect in mental healthcare.
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2023-05-091h 01
Revolution Health RadioRHR: Reviewing the Evidence on the Serotonin Theory of Depression, with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffA leading researcher on the efficacy of antidepressant drugs to treat depression, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss her newest landmark paper debunking the widespread belief that an imbalance of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin, in the brain causes depression. Dr. Moncrieff explains how the “chemical imbalance theory” of depression originated, whether there is any scientific evidence to support this theory, and how the use of drugs to treat depression has caused a ripple effect in mental healthcare. In this episode, we discuss: The origins of the chemical imbalance theory of d...
2023-05-091h 01What’s Next in Mental Health?How the diagnostic system started to swell (with DSM-4 Chair Allen Frances) About a decade ago, one of the most influential psychiatrists of our time, started speaking out against over-medicalization and vested interests corroding the diagnostic system in psychiatry - a system he had helped pioneer. Professor Emeritus Allen Frances points to systemic biases with specialists pushing to expand their own speciality. Dr. Frances has protested that the pharmaceutical industry is capitalizing on this expansion and suggested that the exceptionally lucrative Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) be taken entirely out of the hands of the American Psychiatric Association. He also doesn’t see the World Health Organization’s corresponding system working any b...
2023-03-2833 minMedical MinefieldProzac side effects made me think I was going mad!This week, Eve shares the story of her most recent experience with antidepressant Prozac. She’d taken the drug twice before, but this time was hit by intense side effects and a feeling she was losing her mind. She stuck with the treatment, and the problems have passed – but the it left Eve wondering if patients are properly warned about problems the pills can cause. And the team speak with psychiatrist and known critic of antidepressants Professor Joanna Moncrieff about her views on the wide-spread use of the drug and how we need to be more careful when considering long...
2023-03-1831 min
the tara bixby podcast134. Dr. Joanna Moncrieff: Debunking the Chemical Imbalance TheoryToday the fabulous Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about all things psychiatric medications. If you’re on meds or are considering getting on meds, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, researcher, professor, and best-selling author. She is a professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London and works as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS in London. Dr. Moncrieff researches the rational use and understanding of psychiatric drugs and the history, politics, and philosophy of psychiatry more generally. Her books in...
2023-01-1155 minWhat’s Next in Mental Health?Should We Stop Prescribing Antidepressants for Depression? (with Prof. Joanna Moncrieff)Over the decades, the pharmaceutical industry and parts of the psychiatric profession lead us to believe that depression was caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and that antidepressants helped correct it. Now a new effort is being made to say that antidepressants are effective, even if the biological mechanism is unclear. The problem is that both these narratives have been falling apart in the background for a long time. Surprisingly for many, the difference in efficacy between a placebo and antidepressant is so small that many drug trials don’t find it and most patients wo...
2023-01-101h 05
Mind Full: The Canadian Psychological Association podcastThe serotonin myth and the case for therapy with Dr. Joel ParisFor years, it has been conventional wisdom that depression can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Conventional wisdom in the general public - but not among psychiatrists who have long known this is not necessarily the case. We speak to Dr. Joel Paris about the persistence of this myth, and the value of increasing funding for therapy in addition to - and on occasion in place of - medication.
Dr. Joanna Moncrieff article in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0
2022-12-2231 min
The Dr. Leaf ShowPodcast 439: Could this be the solution to solving the mental health crisis?Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, and psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about the serotonin myth of depression, the dangers of chronic anti-psychotic drug use, schizophrenia as a contract, the neurobiological mental health rabbit hole, where MRI and other types of brain scans fall short, creating a new mental health narrative, and so much more!
2022-12-011h 19The Dr. Leaf ShowPodcast 439: Could this be the solution to solving the mental health crisis?Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, and psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about the serotonin myth of depression, the dangers of chronic anti-psychotic drug use, schizophrenia as a contract, the neurobiological mental health rabbit hole, where MRI and other types of brain scans fall short, creating a new mental health narrative, and so much more!
2022-12-011h 19
It's Not Just In Your Head#115: Psychiatric Drugs - The truth about how they work and how to come off them (ft. Dr Joanna Moncrieff)"This book is a wake-up call to the potential damage we are doing to ourselves by relying on chemical cures for human distress. Its clear, concise explanations will enable people to make a fully informed decision about the benefits and harms of these drugs and whether and how to come off them if they so choose."
Psychotherapist Dr Harriet Fraad and Addiction & Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Ikoi Hiroe, are joined by Dr Joanna Moncrieff, critical psychiatrist, researcher and author of "A Straight Talking Introduction to Psychiatric Drugs". Drawing on extensive research, Joanna demonstrates that psychiatric drugs do...
2022-11-2354 min
The Mentalitical PodcastIs Depression Caused by Chemical Imbalances or is That a Myth?Dre and Kev discover a research umbrella study explaining that there is no evidence that chemical imbalances cause depression. Dre and Kev analyze this research study and give their inputs and thoughts on the debunking of this theory that has become popularized amongst the field of mental health. The article analyzed in this episode is titled : The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidenceJoanna Moncrieff, Ruth E. Cooper, Tom Stockmann, Simone Amendola, Michael P. Hengartner & Mark A. Horowitz
2022-11-2150 min
SciSectionNew Study Finds No Evidence That Depression is a Chemical Imbalance (Interview with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist and researcher at University College London)🟨Please note this episode is for informational use only and discusses the topics of depression and antidepressants. Please discuss any concerns you have with your primary care provider and mental health professionals before altering any medication intake.
🟦Welcome to SciSection! Joining us in today's interview is our special guest Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, a psychiatrist and a part-time academic that researches drug treatment at University College London ! We'll be learning about her research on the serotonin theory of depression, the groundbreaking results, the implications they have on antidepressants, and so much more !
🟨Journalist: Timur Begaliyev
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2022-11-1028 minMedical MinefieldShould we add lithium to our tap water to protect our mental health?It’s been used since the 1970s as a mood stabiliser for people with bipolar disorder – but now, experts say lithium has fallen out of favour, and patients are paying the price. Dr Allan Young tells Medical Minefield of his concerns that not enough psychiatrists are prescribing the medicine, despite the raft of evidence proving its benefits. But Dr Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist and academic from the University College London, passionately disagrees – and says the serious risks, including kidney damage and extreme drowsiness, are not worth the benefits, and the drug is best avoided.Support the show: https://medica...
2022-11-0425 min
QueerWOCEp 113: Capitalism Choke HoldHeeeey Yall. My first time back on the mic in a long while, I talk through the insecurities and comparisons that kept me off the mic. WNBA legend and Indigenous Icon Ryneldi Becenti is celebrated as #QueerWOC of the week, I break down a depression study that went viral on TikTok, and share my thoughts on why Black Capitalism will never be how we get free.
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2022-10-0657 minMedical MinefieldAre antidepressants leaving patients with sexual problems for life?A Mail on Sunday investigation is bringing to light a little-known issue that could affect the eight million Britons who take antidepressants. Experts have warned of sexual dysfunction related to commonly given SSRI drugs that can last for years after patients stop taking them. The Medical Minefield team meet Lee Thomas, who has been left with permanent erectile dysfunction after stopping SSRIs in 2019. Had he known this was a possibility, he says, he’d never have taken the drugs in the first place. Meanwhile, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, who is investigating the harms of antidepressants, and Dr Ellie Cannon explain wh...
2022-10-0129 min
City DwellerJoanna Moncrieff: Native Londoner and Tour GuideJoanna Moncrieff is a native Londoner who loves to share her knowledge of the city's history as well as its best historic pubs, hidden gardens, unusual museums, quirky shops, and other lesser known treasures. She has been leading guided walks in the City of Westminster, the West End, Clerkenwell, and Islington since 2009. Joanna also leads walks closer to where she lives in Walthamstow and Chingford. A couple of her most popular walks are her Walthamstow walk, ‘From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam’ and her ‘Foodie themed Christmas Lights’ walk in the West End.
2022-09-3025 min
Mind & MatterDepression, Serotonin, SSRIs, Psychiatry & Social Media | Joanna Moncrieff | #88Nick talks to psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about depression. What causes it? How do SSRIs work? How well do antidepressants work? What are the risks & benefits of long-term antidepressant use? What is the evidence that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance (too little serotonin) in the brain? How is social media & technology influencing mental health?* Click here to download audio, watch video, or read show notes & transcripts.* If you enjoy my content and want to further support M&M, please read this. This is a public episode. If you'd...
2022-09-211h 26
Mind & MatterDepression, Serotonin, SSRIs, Psychiatry, Mental Health & Social Media | Joanna Moncrieff | M&M 88Send us a textNick talks to psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about depression. What causes it? How do SSRIs work? How well do antidepressants work? What are the risks & benefits of long-term antidepressant use? What is the evidence that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance (too little serotonin) in the brain? How is social media & technology influencing mental health?Learn more about topics in psychiatry.*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.Support the showAffiliates: Seed Oil Scout: Find...
2022-09-211h 26
back from the borderlinefrom disorder to design: flipping the script on "mental health symptoms" with philosopher justin garsonIf you no longer viewed your symptoms as proof of being “disordered” but as a part of your brain’s natural, adaptive design, how would that reshape your self-understanding? How would it impact the hope you hold for your future? For millions, the prevailing belief is that symptoms of mental distress stem from chemical imbalances or genetic flaws—issues inherited and hardwired. But groundbreaking research by Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is challenging this very foundation, shaking up the psychiatric field and prompting us to question: What if our brains are simply doing their best to keep us safe?In tod...
2022-09-201h 05
Empowering MindsSerotonin & Depression: Explaining the Chemical Imbalance Theory | Episode 7MHE Jr. Communication Officer Margi Marchetti interviews Dr. Mark Horowitz, one of the authors of the paper "The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence," published in the scientific journal Molecular Psychiatry on the 20th of July 2022. The review shows that “there is no convincing evidence that depression is associated with, or caused by, lower serotonin concentrations or activity.”
In this episode of Empowering Minds, Mark Horowitz explains in an accessible way the background and the findings of the paper, allowing the general public to access the scientific truth behind the chemical imbalance theory...
2022-09-2036 min
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精神病學堅信60年的憂鬱症「科學」理論終於被推翻了?
公民人權協會（Citizens Commission on Human Rights, 縮寫CCHR）是成立53年的國際組織，專責監督心理衛生領域的醫療人權。日前國際CCHR總部，對世界精神病學協會（WPA）發布一份聲明，敦促旗下的所有精神科醫生，針對任何關於「大腦化學失衡導致精神障礙」的主題，應從網站上刪除。
因為就在今年七月（2022），倫敦大學學院的數位資深科學家，回顧了幾十年來發表的 17 項關於「血清素低下會導致一個人憂鬱」的大型研究，結論卻是所有研究都沒有令人信服的證據。這個被精神科宣稱了六十年的「神話」，終於破滅。
國際CCHR 自從1980年代晚期，便一直在揭露這個事實：腦內化學不平衡理論，是精神科沒有科學依據的行銷活動。化學物質失衡的神話唯一的功能，是打開了每年156億美元的全球抗憂鬱劑市場。國際CCHR總裁Jan Eastgate稱讚倫敦大學精神科的相關研究，是精神病學研究的里程碑，因為它戳穿了近代史上最大的心理衛生領域的行銷活動之一。
論文主要作者 喬安娜·蒙克里夫教授（Joanna Moncrieff）說：「『化學失衡』的理論很巧合地造成抗憂鬱症藥的大賣。」
根據CCHR的研究報告，今日美國有驚人的4500萬人在吃抗憂鬱藥，其中2100萬人在17歲以下。
自1989年以來，在美國準予百憂解後，CCHR已經將這一點向消費者揭露了化學失衡的謊言和傷害。
“化學失衡”理論可能催生了其他危險的想法，如“血清素缺乏假說”可能是暴力行為的原因，而不是用於治療暴力行為的藥物。 精神病學家和同事繼續拒絕接受抗抑鬱藥會在一些服用者中引發暴力不良反應的證據，而抗抑鬱藥的廣泛使用與學校和社區中無意識暴力行為的新增不謀而合。
2022年2月，聯合國人權專員報告稱，過度依賴精神健康藥物是“實現健康權利的重大障礙”。
化學失衡是最重要的障礙之一。
CCHR臺灣分會（CCHR Taiwan）也敦促臺灣精神醫學會及其成員儘快删除「低血清素導致抑鬱症」的說法和資訊。 因為這些說法沒有科學依據。
2022-09-1902 min
The Dr. Leaf ShowPodcast 415: Debunking the Serotonin-Depression Theory (with Psychiatrist & Professor Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about her new study on the chemical imbalance myth, antidepressants as placebo, the causes of depression, how to withdraw from psychiatric drugs, and so much more.Read Dr. Moncrieff's article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q...
2022-09-081h 01The Dr. Leaf ShowPodcast 415: Debunking the Serotonin-Depression Theory (with Psychiatrist & Professor Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about her new study on the chemical imbalance myth, antidepressants as placebo, the causes of depression, how to withdraw from psychiatric drugs, and so much more.Read Dr. Moncrieff's article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q...
2022-09-081h 01
True PsychiatryA progressive psychiatry with conservative prescribing: interview with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffSend us a text
2022-09-0848 min
Skucha w FitnessieSWF #001 Tomasz Napiórkowski - Ile kosztuje nas brak ćwiczenia?W pierwszym odcinku gościem jest Tomasz Napiórkowski założyciel i prezes Polskiej Federacji Fitness oraz operator fitnessowy i właściciel firmy konsultingowej X-Sports Group International.
Prowadzimy rozmowę na temat aktywności fizycznej polaków, możliwości jej realizacji oraz biznesowych aspektach prowadzenia klubu fitness.
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2022-09-051h 22
Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott“Chemical Imbalance” Theory of Depression is Debunked. Plus, Where We’re Headed in Love & Life Ep. 200It’s our 200th episode—time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed!
My first thought is how grateful I am for the opportunity to share with you and our community. Your comments, emails, and dms mean everything to me. They let me know you resonate with Love & Life’s mission: “Conversations grounded in psych research to help us thrive in love and life.”
On Love & Life, we’re all about the research–which is why we’re so dismayed by the degeneration of science we’ve recently witnessed.
In this episode, we d...
2022-08-1924 minLove and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott“Chemical Imbalance” Theory of Depression is Debunked. Plus, Where We’re Headed in Love & Life Ep. 200It’s our 200th episode—time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed!
My first thought is how grateful I am for the opportunity to share with you and our community. Your comments, emails, and dms mean everything to me. They let me know you resonate with Love & Life’s mission: “Conversations grounded in psych research to help us thrive in love and life.”
On Love & Life, we’re all about the research–which is why we’re so dismayed by the degeneration of science we’ve recently witnessed.
In this episode, we d...
2022-08-1924 minMedical Evidence Matters with Liz TuckerSSRIs - Serotonin Hypothesis, Drug Effectiveness & Emerging Data About Sexual Side EffectsProfessor Joanna Moncrieff discusses the serotonin hypothesis, the evidence for the effectiveness of SSRIs, and the emerging data about SSRI sexual side effects.
What Your GP Doesn't Tell You is hosted by Liz Tucker an award winning medical journalist, and former BBC producer/director. You can find out more about Liz and the podcast at whatyourgpdoesnttellyou.com, subscribe to Liz's Substack newsletter with weekly podcast updates at liztucker.substack.com and follow Liz on Twitter at @lizctucker
And if you would like to support the podcast you can do so at patreon.com/w...
2022-08-1737 minMedical Evidence Matters with Liz TuckerSSRIs - Serotonin Hypothesis, Drug Effectiveness & Emerging Data About Sexual Side EffectsProfessor Joanna Moncrieff discusses the serotonin hypothesis, the evidence for the effectiveness of SSRIs, and the emerging data about SSRI sexual side effects.
What Your GP Doesn't Tell You is hosted by Liz Tucker an award winning medical journalist, and former BBC producer/director. You can find out more about Liz and the podcast at whatyourgpdoesnttellyou.com, subscribe to Liz's Substack newsletter with weekly podcast updates at liztucker.substack.com and follow Liz on Twitter at @lizctucker
And if you would like to support the podcast you can do so at patreon.com/w...
2022-08-1737 min
Miss Behavior Journal ClubEp. 47: The Big Short Peptide (Moncrieff et al., 2022)
Misunderstanding or misconduct? Why not both! Leah and Amielle dive into two of the latest Earth-shattering and/or blindingly obvious controversies in neuroscience. First up: the long-misrepresented serotonin hypothesis of depression. Then: What does the amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer’s have to do with the stock market? From antique vertebrae to mint chocolate chip botanists, science is fun (depending on your definition of fun). Also, angels don’t exist.
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2022-08-151h 05
DEPTH Work: A Holistic Mental Health Podcast04. The History of the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental HealthResearch showing that the chemical imbalance theory of mental health is a myth has just hit news cycles again, but this is not the first time this theory has been debunked. Many working in the field have known there is little evidence to support this theory, so why is it only recently the public has been informed? How did this myth originate and where do we go from here?
In this episode you’ll learn
what current research is showing about the lack of evidence for links between depression and serotonin
the history behind the chemical im...
2022-08-1331 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin48. Chemical Imbalance RevisitedOn July 20, 2022 a review was published in the journal of Molecular Psychiatry. This review compiled 30 years of research into serotonin and depression in full showing little evidence of any abnormality of serotonin in people with depression.The Chemical Imbalance theory of depression has been widely publicized by Doctors and the Media for decades. This serotonin theory of depression has influenced millions to take or continue antidepressant medication.IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT STOP YOUR ANTIDEPRESSANTS SUDDENLY OR TOO FAST.Today we...
2022-08-1151 min
Raj Persaud in conversation - the podcastsThe Serotonin Story - Depression Myth or Medical Miracle? Professor Joanna Moncrieff talks to Dr Raj Persaud You can also listen to this interview on a free app on iTunes and Google Play Store entitled 'Raj Persaud in conversation', which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world. Download it free from these links. Don't forget to check out the bonus content button on the app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rajpersaud.android.rajpersaud https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dr-raj-persaud-in-conversation/id927466223? Prof Joanna Moncrieff P...
2022-08-0943 min
Timpanogos HypnotherapyAwesome News! Depression Is Not Caused By Chemical Imbalance In The Brain.People have been persuaded that depression is caused by a serotonin imbalance, but in this episode people may wish to reconsider whether taking antidepressants is the best thing for them. According to a research study from the University College London at North East London NHS Trust, “Thousands of people suffer from side-effects of antidepressants, including the severe withdrawal effects that can occur when people try to stop them, yet prescription rates continue to rise. We believe this situation has been driven partly by the false belief that depression is due to a chemical imbalance. It is high time to i...
2022-08-0814 minComing From Left Field (Video)The Political Economy of Mental Health Systems with Joanna MoncrieffOur guest today, psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, has created quite a buzz with her recent journal article that capsized the brain chemistry imbalance hypothesis of depression. The article is scientifically sound and well respected by her peers; however, it is a threat to the big pharma industry and other narratives regarding the individual defect theory of mental health.
Marx, Spinoza, and the Political Implications of Contemporary Psychiatry | CounterPunch by Bruce Levine | June 7, 2022
The Political Economy of the Mental Health System: A Marxist Analysis | Frontiers in Sociology by Joanna Moncrieff | Jan 17, 2022
The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella...
2022-08-0449 min
Coming From Left Field (Audio)The Political Economy of Mental Health Systems with Joanna MoncrieffOur guest today, psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, has created quite a buzz with her recent journal article that capsized the brain chemistry imbalance hypothesis of depression. The article is scientifically sound and well respected by her peers; however, it is a threat to the big pharma industry and other narratives regarding the individual defect theory of mental health.
Marx, Spinoza, and the Political Implications of Contemporary Psychiatry | CounterPunch by Bruce Levine | June 7, 2022
The Political Economy of the Mental Health System: A Marxist Analysis | Frontiers in Sociology by Joanna Moncrieff | Jan 17, 2022
The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella...
2022-08-0449 min
Tech and Science Daily | The StandardWould you eat lab sausages from umbilical cord?Would you eat a sausage made in a lab? Well Dann Luining, founder and CTO of Dutch biotech company Meatable has done just that using cells from animals’ umbilical cords. He told us how the technology works, and why they're trying to make cultivated meat.University College London say their recent study shows there is no clear evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels. We spoke to the lead author of the study, Professor Joanna Moncrieff, who’s worried about the extensive use of drugs and how side effects are impacting people.Th...
2022-07-2006 min
Mad in America: Science NewsScience News: Pharma Corruption, Dangers of Antidepressants, And MoreIn this 30-minute podcast, Peter Simons reports on the latest scientific articles in psychiatry. The goal is to provide more detail than is usually found in conventional research news and to help listeners understand how to interpret the findings. Articles covered in this podcast include: How the mental health app Cerebral is facing accusations of dangerous and unethical practices; How Biogen withdrew its European application for failed Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab; How pharma company Cassava was the subject of a New York Times exposé on its Alzheimer’s research and outcome data; How social media influencers are t...
2022-06-0231 min
The Dr. Leaf ShowPodcast 383: Debunking the myth of the chemical imbalance with renown psychiatrist Dr. Joanna MoncrieffSign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncreiff about critical psychiatry, the difference between a drug-centered and disease-centered approach in the field of mental health, the history of psychiatry, withdrawal from psychotropic drugs, the dangers of medicalizing misery, the myth of the chemical imbalance, the potential downsides of using psychedelics to treat mental health, and so much more!Read the s...
2022-05-191h 04The Dr. Leaf ShowPodcast 383: Debunking the myth of the chemical imbalance with renown psychiatrist Dr. Joanna MoncrieffSign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncreiff about critical psychiatry, the difference between a drug-centered and disease-centered approach in the field of mental health, the history of psychiatry, withdrawal from psychotropic drugs, the dangers of medicalizing misery, the myth of the chemical imbalance, the potential downsides of using psychedelics to treat mental health, and so much more!Read the s...
2022-05-191h 04
Crime Time FMJS MONROE In Person With PaulJS MONROE (Jon Stock) chats with Paul Burke about his new psychological thriller THE MAN ON HACKPEN HILL, crop circles, Porton Down, and James Bond in No Time To Die.THE MAN ON HACKPEN HILL: In a world full of lies, the search for truth is a deadly game...It isn't unusual for crop circles to appear overnight on Hackpen Hill. In this part of Wiltshire, where golden wheat fields stretch for miles, the locals have got used to discovering strange mathematical patterns stamped into the earth. But this time, it's different. Not o...
2021-10-2553 min
'To you, From me ♡'Joanna FortuneThis week, I had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely Joanna Fortune!
Joanna is a psychotherapist, play therapist & author. She founded the Solamh Parent Child Relationship Clinic in Dublin in 2010 (www.solamh.com), where she works with families around a variety of issues, specialising in attachment therapy. Having previously written a parenting column for the Sunday Times in Ireland, she continues to write and contribute to articles on child development and parenting in various other print publications. She is a regular contributor to various Irish radio and TV shows, including regular appearances on Ireland AM and RTE’s...
2021-07-0727 min
Let's Talk WithdrawalDoctor Joanna Moncrieff on psychiatric drug mechanisms of action, antidepressant/antipsychotic withdrawal and the RADAR studyThis week we interview Doctor Joanna Moncrieff. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, academic and author. She has an interest in the history, philosophy and politics of psychiatry, and particularly in the use, misuse and misrepresentation of psychiatric drugs. She is one of the founding members and the co-chairperson the Critical Psychiatry Network. The Critical Psychiatry Network consists of psychiatrists from around the world who are sceptical of the idea that mental disorders are simply brain diseases and of the dominance of the pharmaceutical industry.
We discuss Dr. Moncrieff’s work to address the realities of psychiatric drugs an...
2021-07-0236 min