ADHD: A Bogus Diagnosis Fueled by Big Pharma
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become one of the most overdiagnosed conditions in modern psychiatry. What was once considered normal childhood energy, curiosity, or even boredom in rigid classroom settings has been rebranded as a “disorder” that conveniently requires lifelong medication. This isn’t an accident. It’s a business model. Medicalizing Normal Behavior Dr. Allen Frances, MD—former […]
Why I Chose EMDR Therapy—to Help People Break Free from Labels and Heal
Dear Patients, Therapy is not a lifestyle. It is not meant to keep you dependent, endlessly recycling your story, or living under a label. Therapy is meant to heal—to resolve pain, release trauma, and set you free. But today, society is selling a lie. The message is that every difficulty is a disorder and every […]
The CBT Myth: Why It Doesn’t Work — And How It Can Harm You
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is marketed as the scientific solution to mental health problems — quick, efficient, “evidence-based.” It’s the darling of insurance companies because it’s short-term and cheap. Therapists are trained to sell it as a cure-all. But strip away the glossy brochures and you’re left with a very different reality: the research is flimsy, the results […]
Combat Cocktail or Clear Thinking? How to Truly Heal Our Veterans
America’s veterans deserve the best care possible. They’ve endured the unthinkable in service to our country—and when they return home, they should be met with compassion, time, and therapies that work, not a haze of prescription drugs. Yet as The Wall Street Journal recently reported, the VA has leaned heavily on what’s been called the “combat cocktail”—the routine […]
The Deadly Link: Antidepressant Medications and Homicidal Ideation in Youth Violence
Mounting evidence reveals that the dangers of antidepressant medications, particularly among young people, go far beyond the risk of suicide. Psychotropic medications—including widely prescribed SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) like Prozac, Paxil, Luvox, Pristiq, and Zoloft—are increasingly being connected with violent and homicidal behaviors. While pharmaceutical companies and some mental health professionals continue to defend these medications, real-world […]
Psychedelic Therapy: A Dangerous Distraction from Real Healing
A Dangerous Distraction from Real Healing The latest Psychotherapy Networker edition reads like a love letter to psychedelic therapy — ketamine-assisted sessions, MDMA, and other mind-altering substances touted as breakthrough treatments. But beneath the glossy headlines is a troubling reality: these drugs are neither safe nor truly therapeutic, and they risk inflicting deep, lasting harm. Reports from […]
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Talk therapy, also known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), does not work for everyone. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found that only about 50% of people who receive CBT experience significant improvement in their symptoms and improvement is not permanent due to a lack of change in […]
Phone Addiction Warning Signs and Treatment
Diagnosing Screen Addiction Our addiction to devices has had a profound impact on our social skills and ability to communicate with one another. In the past, people were more likely to interact with each other in person, whether it was on public transportation, in the workplace, or in social settings. But today, we’re so constantly […]
Ketamine controversy
If you’re living with depression, you may have heard of ketamine as a potential treatment option. But the most recent research suggests that while ketamine might provide some relief, it’s no more effective than an active placebo. In short, the evidence indicates that there are more effective alternatives for managing depression symptoms and improving overall […]
Dementia Risk when taking medications
A variety of variables influence your chance of getting dementia, some of which you can control and others that you cannot. Your family history, for example, is purely random, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t change your age. Diet, alcohol consumption, and pharmaceutical usage, on the other hand, are deemed adjustable. The […]