Katinka Newman interviews Robert Whitaker for the Med Free Mental Fitness podcast.
“Welcome to the Med Free Mental Fitness podcast, hosted by Katinka Blackford Newman, founder of the not-for-profit Antidepressant Risks org. This episode dives into the overlooked issue of the long-term effects of psychiatric medications and explores why mental illness and disability rates are rising despite extensive treatment and expenditure. Katinka is joined by Robert Whitaker, an award-winning journalist and founder of MAD in America. Together, they discuss the harmful outcomes of psychiatric medications, the misleading narrative promoted by mainstream psychiatry, and the importance of building more supportive environments for mental health. Visit antidepressantrisks.org for more information and resources.”