About this episode

Dr. David Healy discusses the concealed side effects of antidepressants and the implications for mental health treatment.

Dr. David Healy, psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and author of Pharmageddon, returns to lay out what he argues the drug companies concealed about antidepressants. He says the healthy-volunteer trials showed sexual side effects in close to 90% of people while the marketed figure was under 5%, and he explains why he considers the word "antidepressant" itself a marketing term. Host Mike Vera, MS, NBC-HWC, walks through the trial data, informed consent, and whether the same pattern is now repeating with GLP-1 drugs. This is a discussion of Dr. Healy's research and perspective, shared for educational purposes only, and it is not medical advice. A note before you listen: this conversation covers antidepressants, SSRIs, and mental health, including the subject of suicidal thoughts. It is not a recommendation to start, stop, or change any medication. Always make medication decisions with your prescribing clinician. If you are struggling or in crisis, support is available 24/7: in the US, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Outside the US, contact your local emergency services or crisis line. 🔎 ABOUT THE GUEST — DR. DAVID HEALY…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Vera

Guest: Dr. David Healy

Topics covered

• antidepressants
• mental health
• drug side effects
• clinical trials
• GLP-1 drugs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RxISK

Books & works: Pharmageddon

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