SSRIs and School Shootings, FDA Corruption, and Why Everyone on Anti-Depressants Is Totally Unhappy

In this interview, the host and a psychiatrist discuss the widespread use of antidepressants like SSRIs in the United States, noting a massive increase in prescriptions despite America's collective mental health not improving, with suicide rates rising. They delve into the origins of SSRIs, the "chemical imbalance" myth, and the shift away from Freudian psychiatry towards drug-based treatments. The conversation covers the side effects of SSRIs, including emotional constriction, sexual dysfunction (PSSD), and potential links to homicidal behavior and altered sexual development in children exposed in utero. The psychiatrist shares personal experiences and observations from working at pharmaceutical companies and the FDA, highlighting regulatory capture and the overemphasis on drug development over safety. They also discuss alternative approaches to mental health, such as addressing lifestyle factors, relationships, and purpose, and caution against the dangers of telehealth and mandated mental health screenings in schools.