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Who am I?
Mad in America exists to ask critical questions about the state of psychiatry and psychology in the 21st Century. In our podcast, we examine mental health with a critical eye by speaking with psychologists, psychiatrists and people with lived experience. When you hear such conversations, you realise that much of what is believed to be settled in mental health is actually up for debate. Is mental health a matter of faulty biology or is there more to it? Are the treatments used in psychiatry helpful or harmful in the long term? Are psychiatric diagnoses reliable? With the help of our guests, we examine these questions and so much more. Please join us for these important conversations. Mad in America launched in 2012 with the aim of sharing personal stories of those who had experience in the mental health system. We also share blogs written by psychiatrists and psychologists who believe that the mental health system needs to change to become more compassionate.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Our podcast looks critically at the way that mental healthcare is delivered around the world. We discuss psychiatric diagnoses, psychiatric drugs and treatments including electroconvulsive therapy. We hope that such discussions allow people to understand that the mental health system needs to change. Our interviews include journalist and author Johann Hari, Doctor Chris van Tulleken and psychiatrists including Joanna Moncrieff and David Healy.
What is my podcast playlist about?
These podcasts present discussions about mental health that you won't find in mainstream narratives. They tell of a need to improve how we care for those in distress or who are overwhelmed.
1. Broken Medical Science
Why this podcast?
A no holds barred discussion of the state of medicine today. The host is Professor Peter C Gøtzsche who has published over 100 articles in the world’s five most prestigious medical journals: BMJ, Lancet, JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, and New England Journal of Medicine. The audience is everyone with an interest in healthcare.
Broken Medical Science
Institute for Scientific Freedom
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In our podcast series, we will interview top researchers, science journalists, consumer advocates and others who will tell us how we can do better and how we may improve our chances of living a long and happy life. The host is Professor Peter C Gøtzsche who has published over 100 articles in the world’s five most prestigious medical journals: BMJ, Lancet, JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, and New England Journal of Medicine. Our audience is everyone with an interest in healthcare.
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How many episodes does Broken Medical Science have?
Broken Medical Science currently has 3 episodes available.
What topics does Broken Medical Science cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Medicine and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Broken Medical Science?
The average episode length on Broken Medical Science is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Broken Medical Science released?
Episodes of Broken Medical Science are typically released every 37 days, 12 hours.
When was the first episode of Broken Medical Science?
The first episode of Broken Medical Science was released on Sep 7, 2023.
2. Let's Talk Withdrawal
Why this podcast?
Created to discuss the difficulties that some people have withdrawing from antidepressants, benzodiazepines or antipsychotic drugs. Contrary to popular belief, these drugs can create dependence and, for some people, the withdrawal process can be slow and tortuous. We discuss honestly and openly people's experiences and how they approached getting of their psychiatric drugs.
Let's Talk Withdrawal
Let's Talk Withdrawal
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Let’s Talk Withdrawal was started with a simple aim, to share lived experience accounts of psychiatric drug withdrawal and to provide interviews with experts in the field. Psychiatric drug withdrawal remains a largely hidden, seldom discussed issue, yet affects countless people. We aim to add to the discussion and debate. Our interviews include people with experience of taking and coming off antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
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How many episodes does Let's Talk Withdrawal have?
Let's Talk Withdrawal currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does Let's Talk Withdrawal cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Let's Talk Withdrawal?
The average episode length on Let's Talk Withdrawal is 31 minutes.
When was the first episode of Let's Talk Withdrawal?
The first episode of Let's Talk Withdrawal was released on Mar 6, 2017.
3. Akathisia Stories
Why this podcast?
Akathisia Stories is a podcast series that features interviews and news concerning the adverse drug reaction akathisia and medication-induced suicide. MISSD, the Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin, is a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the memory of Stewart and other victims of akathisia by raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of akathisia. MISSD aims to ensure that people suffering from akathisia's symptoms are accurately diagnosed so that needless deaths are prevented. The foundation advocates truth in disclosure, honesty in reporting, and legitimate drug trials.
Akathisia Stories
MISSD + Studio C Chicago
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Akathisia Stories, a co-production of MISSD and Studio C Chicago, is a podcast series that features interviews and news concerning the adverse drug reaction akathisia and medication-induced suicide.
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How many episodes does Akathisia Stories have?
Akathisia Stories currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Akathisia Stories cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Medicine, Podcasts and Science.
What is the average episode length on Akathisia Stories?
The average episode length on Akathisia Stories is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Akathisia Stories released?
Episodes of Akathisia Stories are typically released every 55 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Akathisia Stories?
The first episode of Akathisia Stories was released on Jun 17, 2019.
4. Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing
Why this podcast?
Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing examines alternatives to mainstream psychiatry. There have always been what are sometimes deemed alternative approaches to understanding emotional distress, mental health issues, extraordinary experiences; and responding to them. Mad In Ireland embraces the post psychiatric new paradigm in mental health, in terms of giving voice to what is collectively embraced within this paradigm.
Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing
Mad in Ireland
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We give some indication of the origins and aspirations of this podcast series in our introductory episode. There have always been what are sometimes deemed alternative approaches to understanding emotional distress, mental health issues, extraordinary experiences; and responding to them. Mad In Ireland embraces the post psychiatric new paradigm in mental health, in terms of giving voice to what is collectively embraced within this paradigm. Fields of Healing contributes to this overall expression by showcasing conversations with practitioners who are engaged in fields of healing that respond to life challenges, including those that relate to emotional distress and mental health issues. There is no expectation of contributors conforming to any one understanding of this new paradigm, indeed some may not even have a mental health language though fit the paradigm none the less.
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How many episodes does Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing have?
Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing currently has 5 episodes available.
What topics does Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing?
The average episode length on Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing released?
Episodes of Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing are typically released every 35 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing?
The first episode of Mad in Ireland: Fields of Healing was released on Sep 20, 2023.
5. Madness Radio
Why this podcast?
Madness Radio: Voices And Visions from Outside Mental Health explores 'madness' from beyond conventional perspectives and mainstream treatments, featuring survivors, authors, advocates, professionals, and artists. Always has intriguing guests and presents a radically different view of mental health than we typically get to hear.
Madness Radio
Will Hall, Madness Radio
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Voices and Visions from Outside Mental Health
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How many episodes does Madness Radio have?
Madness Radio currently has 201 episodes available.
What topics does Madness Radio cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Madness Radio?
The average episode length on Madness Radio is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Madness Radio released?
Episodes of Madness Radio are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Madness Radio?
The first episode of Madness Radio was released on Aug 30, 2006.
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