Mind the science - not the hype (with Dr. Jonathan Stea)

About this episode

Dr. Chua Sook Ning speaks with Dr. Jonathan Stea about the influence of pseudoscience in mental health and the importance of scientific literacy.

In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning speaks with Dr. Jonathan Stea, clinical psychologist and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Calgary, about the growing influence of pseudoscience in mental health. They explore why people – regardless of intelligence – can be vulnerable to misleading health claims, the challenges of holding the wellness industry accountable, and how to critically evaluate mental health treatments. Dr. Stea shares insights from his new book, Mind the Science , which advocates for scientific literacy in an era of misinformation. He also touches on the limitations of science, the role of cultural beliefs, and practical ways of identifying evidence-based care. __ To learn more about Relate Malaysia and our services visit www.relate.com.my

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Chua Sook Ning

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Stea

Topics covered

• pseudoscience
• mental health
• scientific literacy
• wellness industry
• evidence-based care

Keywords

• pseudoscience
• mental health
• wellness industry
• scientific literacy
• evidence-based care
• misleading health claims
• cultural beliefs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Calgary, Relate Malaysia

Books & works: Mind the Science

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