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Chris Ferguson
Professor of psychology at Stetson University and author of Catastrophe!: How Psychology Explains Why Good People Make Bad Situations Worse, speaking about mental health, cognitive biases, and narratives in society.
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Jan 9, 2026
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The Misdiagnosis of American Mental Health | Chris Ferguson | Ep. 71
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Chris Ferguson, a psychology professor and author, dives into American mental health and societal narratives. He questions the 'loneliness epidemic' and the distinction between time spent alone versus feelings of loneliness. Ferguson argues that digital connections, like gaming, can be meaningful and defends social media's nuanced impacts. He critiques overdiagnosis trends and examines how cultural narratives shape mental health perceptions. Ferguson emphasizes a balanced view of progress and suggests intellectual humility and stoicism as remedies for public discourse.
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