The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2592 Psychology Has Become Deranged
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Jan 11, 2025 JD Haltigan, a developmental psychologist with a Ph.D. from the University of Miami, dives into the shifting landscape of psychology influenced by politics and social ideologies. He critiques the dilution of mental health language and discusses the complexities of gender identity and its societal impacts. Haltigan warns about the overdiagnosis of disorders amidst rising standards and the detrimental effects of social media on youth. He also introduces the 'white pill' concept, advocating for free speech and open dialogue in tackling these pressing issues.
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Woke Mental Health
- Mental health fields have become overly woke and toxic since 2013.
- Key issues include gender, mental illness discussions, and censorship of dissenting views.
Renaming Courses
- Renaming "abnormal psych" courses to "problems and living" reflects a harmful destigmatization effort.
- This hinders proper treatment, assessment, and research of mental illness.
Societal Sickness
- The idea of societal sickness fuels political activism.
- It promotes the idea that changing society, rather than the individual, solves mental health issues.