The Checkup with Doctor Mike The Lies Behind "Alternative Medicine" | Dr. Jonathan Stea
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Aug 21, 2024 Dr. Jonathan Stea, a mental health expert and author, dives into the pitfalls of alternative medicine and the misinformation fueling its popularity. He discusses the psychological allure of pseudoscience and highlights the dangers of relying on unverified treatments. The conversation also explores cannabis's complex role in mental health, the troubling misuse of stimulants like Adderall, and the ethics of patient autonomy in treatment choices. Stea underscores the importance of evidence-based practices and the responsibility of mental health professionals in combating misinformation.
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Illusory Truth Effect
- The brain struggles to differentiate truth from familiarity, called the illusory truth effect.
- Repeated misinformation on social media can exploit this, influencing health decisions.
Heuristics and Biases
- Our brains use heuristics (mental shortcuts) to process information efficiently.
- Social media exploits these biases with emotionally charged content and clickbait.
Probiotic Genomic Tests
- Dr. Mike questions the validity of probiotic genomic tests for personalized diets.
- He argues these tests offer generic advice that could be given for free.