{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60e8deaefb090f0013116d69/65dd0536659b9600162a6e31?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"the SSRI lie: the fraudulent study that laid the groundwork for psychiatry's greatest deception [preview]","description":"<p>In this groundbreaking episode, we dive into <strong>Bruce Levine’s explosive new article</strong>, “Scientific Misconduct and Fraud: The Final Nail in Psychiatry’s Antidepressant Coffin,” published on <strong>CounterPunch in January 2024</strong>. Levine’s critique reveals the troubling misuse of data in the <strong>STAR*D study</strong>, exposing how antidepressant efficacy has been overstated and distorted in mainstream psychiatric research. We unpack the <strong>controversial truth about SSRIs and SNRIs</strong>, discussing their real impacts on mental health, from <strong>Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD)</strong> to severe withdrawal symptoms that often go unreported.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listeners will gain insight into:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The STAR*D Study Controversy:</strong> How data manipulation led to inflated claims about antidepressant success rates</li><li><strong>SSRIs and SNRIs Exposed:</strong> Understanding the true effectiveness of these medications, and the serious, often hidden side effects</li><li><strong>The Silent Epidemic of PSSD and Withdrawal:</strong> The impact of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction and why withdrawal effects are downplayed</li><li><strong>Informed Self-Advocacy in Mental Health:</strong> Why it’s crucial to question and research prescribed treatments within the <strong>biomedical model of mental health care</strong></li><li><strong>Mainstream Media Suppression:</strong> How critical information about antidepressant risks is often hidden from public view</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is essential listening for anyone questioning the conventional narrative on <strong>antidepressant use</strong>, <strong>SSRI/SNRI effectiveness</strong>, 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 <strong>transparency, honesty, and ethical responsibility in psychiatric care</strong>. Empower yourself with knowledge, challenge the status quo, and reclaim your path to healing by tuning in.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Read the full article here: </em><a href=\"https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/01/17/scientific-misconduct-and-fraud-the-final-nail-in-psychiatrys-antidepressant-coffin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/01/17/scientific-misconduct-and-fraud-the-final-nail-in-psychiatrys-antidepressant-coffin/</em></a></p><p><em>Connect with Bruce or read more of his work at </em><a href=\"https://brucelevine.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://brucelevine.net/</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Craving more? Become a Premium Submarine. </strong>Join an exclusive community and unlock hundreds of hours of members-only content: full-length episodes, deep-dive series, guided meditations, and more—all for the cost of a couple of coffees a month. Start exploring at <a href=\"http://www.backfromtheborderline.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">backfromtheborderline.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><em>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.</em></p>","author_name":"mollie adler"}