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Mad in America: Rethinking Mental Health

Mad in America
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Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
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Evolutionary Psychology

Welcome to the Mad in America podcast, a weekly discussion that searches for the truth about psychiatric prescription drugs and mental health care worldwide. Hosted by James Moore, this podcast is part of Mad in America's mission to serve as a catalyst for rethinking psychiatric care. We believe that the current drug-based paradigm of care has failed our society and that scientific research, as we... more

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Susanne Paola Antonetta is an accomplished writer and poet, the author of numerous books, and in 2001 her book Body Toxic: An Environmental Memoir, won a prestigious American Book Award.

Her latest book is The Devil's Castle, Nazi Eugenics, Euthana... more

Kamaldeep Bhui is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford and Honorary Professor at Queen Mary University of London. He is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work on cultural psychiatry, ethnic inequalities in mental health... more

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Elizabeth Cotton is Associate Professor of Responsible Business at the University of Leicester and the founder of Surviving Work, which carries out socially engaged research on mental health and work. She has worked with health teams and trade unions... more

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Elizabeth Cotton is Associate Professor of Responsible Business at the University of Leicester and the founder of Surviving Work, which carries out socially engaged research on mental health and work. She has worked with health teams and trade unions... more

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Recent Guests

Kamaldeep Bhui
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Oxford; honorary professor, Queen Mary University of London
University of Oxford; Queen Mary University of London
Episode: How Our Blindness to Context Harms Patients and Breaks Practitioners: A Conversation With Kamaldeep Bhui
Elizabeth Cotton
Associate Professor of Responsible Business at the University of Leicester and founder of Surviving Work, a socially engaged research organization on mental health and work. Author of "Uber Therapy, the New Business of Mental Health."
University of Leicester
Episode: UberTherapy and the Enshittification of our Relational Lives: Part 1 of our Interview with Elizabeth Cotton
Jan DeFehr
Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg, critical mental health advocate
University of Winnipeg
Episode: Why Critical Mental Health Knowledge Is Essential for Ethical Practice: An Interview with Jan DeFehr
Safa Askeri
Mental health advocate and author
Independent
Episode: Antidepressant Withdrawal: Finding an Astronomical Perspective - A Conversation with Safa Askeri
Frank Gruba-McCallister
Clinical psychologist, educator, and author
Episode: Psychotherapy, Spirituality, and Democratic Socialism: A Conversation with Frank Gruba-McCallister
John Ioannidis
Eminent scholar in evidence-based medicine and research integrity.
Stanford University
Episode: Science Under Pressure, Humanity at Stake: An Interview with John Ioannidis
Talia Weiner
Psychological anthropologist, professor at the University of West Georgia, and author of 'Therapeutic Inequalities'
University of West Georgia
Episode: Therapy in the Age of Abandonment: A Conversation with Psychological Anthropologist Talia Weiner
Jaakko Seikkula
Psychologist and developer of Open Dialogue Practice
Keropudas Hospital, Finland
Episode: Is Dialogue the Best Medicine? A Conversation With Jaakko Seikkula
Stijn Vanheule
Clinical psychologist and professor at Ghent University, author of "Why Psychosis is Not So Crazy"
Ghent University, Belgium
Episode: Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy: A Conversation with Stijn Vanheule

Hosts

James Moore
Host of discussions that explore the intersection of mental health advocacy and systemic critique. He emphasizes informed perspectives on psychiatric treatment and mental health reform.
Brooke Seam
Author and advocate for mental health awareness, focusing on issues related to antidepressant withdrawal and informed consent in care practices.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 356 ratings
  • Lack of actual experience is obvious

    Please leave Pleasantville and come spend some time in inpatient psych units across Appalachia, then tell me how we should give less antipsychotics and present a more calming presence instead. Don't fret about the time off you'll need, you'll be singing a different tune in a week or less.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RainbowBright79
    United States2 months ago
  • Life-Giving.

    Life-Changing….this organization’s work has been to me. This podcast makes it even more accessible for my disability. Thank you 🙏for doing work that matters, and for seeking (and succeeding) to do it well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TemptingTheMuse
    United States6 months ago
  • very valuable podcast

    I have texted many episodes to people whose families are told the same “no cure, lifelong medication story” that many doctors follow. This podcast gives alternative views and perspectives and solutions that have helped people I know recover. The focus is on recovery not treatment. Thanks for these podcasts !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sat88&&
    United States7 months ago
  • Life-changing for long-term medication users

    This podcast is a salve for people like me who feel alone in the psychiatric journey after spending the past two decades wrestling with medication. I was looking for a show that would serve as both a reference as well as a confidence booster as I try to taper off psychotropic drugs for good. The hosts ask great questions and the carefully curated guests are smart and informative. I love that this show doesn’t undermine the intelligence of its listeners by dumbing down the subject matter. Thank y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Genesee10
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    When you hear the truth, you know it. It resonates deep inside. Every word of every podcast is an amazing journey. Into the world of truth and hope for our society. This podcast has changed my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    +ORBIT
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners express concern about ideological positions taken and the critique of mainstream mental health practices, prompting mixed feelings.
Audiences appreciate the honest and critical discussions about the mental health system and psychiatric care.
There is a sense of appreciation for the depth of knowledge from both the hosts and guests, with many highlighting the importance of informed consent in mental health treatments.
Listeners find the insights from personal experiences empowering and transformative, often relating to their own challenges with mental health.
Overall, there's a strong identification with the themes of recovery and reform in psychiatric treatment.

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UberTherapy and the Enshittification of our Relational Lives: Part 2 of our Interview with Elizabeth Cotton
Q: Can you lay out what these working conditions are?
Elizabeth describes the working conditions of therapists as increasingly precarious, operating within a gig economy that emphasizes short-term engagements and low pay, leading to feelings of burnout and ethical dilemmas among therapists.
UberTherapy and the Enshittification of our Relational Lives: Part 1 of our Interview with Elizabeth Cotton
Q: How did digital therapy get so shitty and shitified?
We're seeing Uberization in therapy, which includes rapid emergence of manualized models, AI integration, and the consumerization of therapy, affecting both consumers and therapists alike.
UberTherapy and the Enshittification of our Relational Lives: Part 1 of our Interview with Elizabeth Cotton
Q: Can you briefly situate yourself for our readers? Who are you? How do your various experiences make this particular book possible?
I have a lot of experiences of working life and psychotherapy, and these experiences have profoundly shaped my character, politics, and understanding of mental health.
Food First, Pharma Last - Part Two of our Interview with Chris Masterjohn
Q: What advice would you give to child psychiatrists who are prescribing antidepressants?
There should be more caution in prescribing SSRIs to children due to unknown developmental effects.
Mitochondria and Energetic Failures - A New Understanding of Antidepressant Withdrawal? An Interview with Chris Masterjohn
Q: Can you explain your hypothesis about what SSRIs are doing to our cells?
SSRIs disrupt the natural function of serotonin, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction which contributes to a variety of withdrawal symptoms.

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What is Mad in America: Rethinking Mental Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Discussions center on the failings of the psychiatric system, particularly the reliance on pharmaceutical solutions for mental health issues. The content often critiques current practices, emphasizing the experiences of those affected by psychiatric medications and advocating for alternative approaches that prioritize human connection and informed consent. Through interviews with mental health advocates, researchers, and patients, the discourse seeks to illuminate the complexities surrounding medications, including antidepressants and the emerging concept of digital therapies. The unique interweaving of scientific research, personal narratives, and social critiques invites listeners to challenge conventional beliefs and engage in a wider di... more

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2. Elizabeth Cotton
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4. Safa Askeri
5. Frank Gruba-McCallister
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