
Robert Whitaker
Investigative journalist and author focused on psychiatry and psychopharmacology, known for MadInAmerica.com and books such as Anatomy of an Epidemic.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 17min
What Americans Aren’t Told About Psychiatric Medications | Robert Whitaker
Robert Whitaker, an investigative journalist and author known for his work on psychiatric treatment, challenges the long-held belief that psychiatric drugs fix chemical imbalances in the brain. He reveals how this myth helped expand the pharmaceutical industry despite a lack of supporting evidence. Whitaker discusses alarming findings on long-term outcomes for schizophrenia and the potential harm of psychiatric medications, which can lead to chronic symptoms. He advocates for alternative approaches like Finland's Open Dialogue, suggesting a shift in how mental health is treated.

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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 26min
Bad Science with Robert Whitaker
Robert Whitaker, a medical journalist, questions the science behind psychiatry, debunking myths of chemical imbalances and miracle treatments. He calls for informed consent, examining societal, political, and environmental factors in mental health. The podcast challenges traditional psychiatric approaches, explores historical brain-damaging therapies, and advocates for a compassionate, community-driven mental health strategy.


