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Ep. 2592 Psychology Has Become Deranged

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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  • The influence of woke ideology has distorted psychology, reshaping definitions of mental illness and obstructing accurate research and discourse.
  • Social media significantly impacts youth mental health by promoting extreme gender identity ideologies, leading to potential long-term psychological consequences.

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The State of Psychology and Woke Ideology

The field of psychology has increasingly succumbed to woke ideology, particularly since 2013, which has skewed the understanding and research of mental health. Key issues, especially surrounding gender identity, have been subjected to censorship, leading to the retraction of important research papers. Traditional methods of defining mental illness are being altered to avoid perceived stigmatization, such as renaming 'abnormal psychology' to 'problems in living.' Despite this concerning trend, there is a growing pushback among professionals who seek to restore a more accurate and scientific discourse within psychology and mental health.

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