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Snake Oil For The Soul: Exposing Mental Health "Wellness" Grift

Unbiased Science

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Understanding the Wellness Industry Narrative

The wellness industry thrives on the moralization of health, promoting various pseudoscientific treatments. Debunking specific treatments is challenging as new ones emerge constantly. It is more effective to grasp the underlying pseudoscientific features, narrative, tropes, and propaganda tactics to gain a broader perspective on the wellness industry rather than targeting individual treatments. Despite efforts, the wellness industry is likely to persist due to psychological, economic, financial, and cultural forces at play.

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