Podcast appearances and mentions of Allen Frances

Dr. Allen Frances, Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and Chair Emeritus at Duke University returns to kick off Season 3. We discuss the unique role of consultation-liaison psychiatry in today's healthcare system, and Dr. Frances provides us with a framework for understanding and helping each individual patient during a medical hospitalization. Dr. Frances provides wisdom and encouragement to set the stage for our journey into the world of consultation-liaison psychiatry.Support our partners:⁠Simplepractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠Beat The Boards⁠ (enter referral code BOOTCAMP at checkout)

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Allen Frances shares his approach to chronic depression.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 01/06/2025Duration: 16 minutes, 47 secondsChris Aiken, Allen Frances, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Allen Frances shares his approach to chronic depression.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/30/2024Duration: 16 minutes, 45 secondsChris Aiken, Allen Frances, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Allen Frances shows us how to put the common ingredients of effective therapy into practice at every visit.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/23/2024Duration: 16 minutes, 53 secondsChris Aiken, Allen Frances, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Allen Frances shows us how to adjust our therapeutic approach for problems that are simple and those a bit more complex.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/16/2024Duration: 21 minutes, 45 secondsChris Aiken, Allen Frances, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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Allen Frances is an American psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He is currently Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. He is best known for serving as chair of the task force overseeing the development of the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).  Frances is the founding editor of two well-known psychiatric journals: the Journal of Personality Disorders and the Journal of Psychiatric Practice. He is also the author of Saving Normal (2013) and Twilight of American Sanity : A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump (2017).Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi, consultant psychiatrist. If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com -  Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmind

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To donate to my PayPal (thank you): https://paypal.me/danieru22?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US VIDEO NOTES Join me as I speak with Mary Vieten, PhD, ABPP, and we discuss Warfighter ADVANCE. Warfighter ADVANCE offers relief and clarity to warfighters. Instead of prescribing powerful medications that often compound or mask the underlying problem, Warfighter ADVANCE teaches new coping skills and equips warfighters for recovery and successful reintegration. The ADVANCE is, at it's core, a 7-day program that uses a variety of means to change the trajectory of the Warfighter's (active duty or veteran) post-deployment life, so that rather than an existence characterized by an endless cycle of mental illness diagnoses, medications, medical appointments and disappointments, the Warfighter has a life characterized by pride, productivity, healthy relationships, continued service, and advocacy for the same outcomes for their fellow service members. LINKS Article "Warfighter Advance: The ADVANCE 7-Day" https://1drv.ms/b/s!Av53vsClEHoMx1r9zpacMniahI6T?e=mA7Vx0 Warfighter Advance: Biography: https://www.warfighteradvance.org/mary-vieten.html Warfighter Advance Main Page: https://www.warfighteradvance.org/ International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry: https://psychintegrity.org/ (if there is a link asking you to verify your humanity, don't click it) Allen Frances, MD: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Frances A post on Thomas Insel's statement: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side-effects/201305/the-nimh-withdraws-support-dsm-5 Crazy Wise Documentary: https://crazywisefilm.com/ Mad in America: https://www.madinamerica.com/ Hearing Voices Network: https://www.hearing-voices.org/ Anatomy of an Epidemic: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Epidemic-Bullets-Psychiatric-Astonishing-ebook/dp/B0036S4EGE Note: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a mental health professional or business consultant.

Dr Allen Frances was chair of the task force writing the DSM-IV, but subsequently became an outspoken critic of the rapid expansion of mental health diagnoses in DSM-5, and what he sees as the over medicalisation of behaviours that fall into the normal range of human life. Dr Frances offers a US perspective on issues such as treating ADHD and Autism, the pros and cons of early diagnosis, the appropriate role of drugs in mental health, and strategies to bring public mental health care to the greatest numbers of people.

Dr. Allen Frances, Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and Chair Emeritus at Duke, returns to orient listeners to psychiatric diagnosis. Explore diagnostic principles including "stepped diagnosis" and understand the importance of nuance when making and communicating a psychiatric diagnosis. You'll also learn about how these diagnoses are  derived, and hear tips for making an accurate and meaningful diagnosis to improve a patient's quality of life.

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It seems like, in Western culture at least, we went from a place where, years ago, mental health issues were never talked about and often dismissed or hushed, to a place today, where it's so ubiquitous to talk about mental health. And while it's important that mental health is de-stigmatized, and a good thing that it's been relatively de-pathologized, in many ways, it has shifted into some kind of identity marker, almost like a sense of identity for people. Mental health categories are becoming a way for people to seek and find meaning about who they are as a person. But this can be dangerous in that people are so much more than just the labels affiliated with their mental health.With the growing absence of religious and national identities, other identities have come into place in extraordinary ways. In this episode, Sasha and Stella explore society's evolving tendency to rush to medicalize for quick and radical fixes for generally normal experiences. They discuss obsession with identity labels, the desperate pathologizing of normal distress, medication seeking, and relentless pursuit of the external solution for an internal problem.Please note this episode was recorded before the release of Stella's book (which she speaks about being released “soon”). The link for where you can find her book is included below. This episode was also recorded before Detrans Awareness Day 2023 took place, but was released after the events referenced in the episode. Please visit https://youtu.be/my5o0B9H4Tw to watch the replay of the entire 2023 Detrans Awareness Day webinar event.Links:Genspect's School Policy Guide: Establishing expectations for how schools can best support students with gender dysphoria, who are gender-questioning, who are gender non-conforming or identify as transgenderhttps://genspect.org/comprehensive-gender-identity-school-policy-usa/ The Five Ecological Systemshttps://www.simplypsychology.org/Bronfenbrenner.htmlInterview with Allen Frances, MD: https://www.madinamerica.com/2019/05/conversations-critical-psychiatry-allen-frances-md/Stella's Latest Book — What Your Teen Is Trying To Tell Youhttps://geni.us/whatyourteenDetrans Awareness Day Websitewww.detransawareness.org2023 Detrans Awareness Day Webinar Recordinghttps://youtu.be/my5o0B9H4TwIf you liked this episode, more episodes you might find interesting:“19 — ADHD & Gender Dysphoria” https://gender-a-wider-lens.captivate.fm/episode/19-adhd-gender-dysphoria “29 — Conversion Therapy: A Conversation with Bob Withers”

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Dr. Allen Frances, Chair of the DSM-4 Task Force and Chair Emeritus at Duke, discusses our profession's identity and provides pearls for developing psychiatrists. Dr. Awais Aftab, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western University, discusses the validity of the DSM and psychiatric harm. More from Dr. Frances: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/advice-young-psychiatrists-very-old-one

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We're going to talk about labels today  - and how the mental health world, its science, its leaders, and its language might be influencing us to over-pathologize what's normal. Meaning that you can come to believe something is sick or wrong or abnormal when actually it IS normal when it's understood in its own context. But another fact may be even more disconcerting. You can base your decisions about what you “call” something by the knowledge or experience or reasoning you have at hand. And that language might be misleading or limited Our listener voicemail is different today and I was eager to see what I could find to answer her question. She asks if something like a name change after trauma could help with building a sense of confidence? I think that's a great question – especially fit for SW because it's all about what you have control over and regaining a sense of empowerment. Vital Links:  Click Here for the fabulous offer from Athletic Greens - now AG1 - with bonus product with your subscription!  Click this link to try out some of the best CBD out there! Ozark Mountain Medicine's CBD products and get 10% off!  You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My new book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you! The parable of the blind men and the elephant HuffPost article on pathologizing children's behavior A conversation wit Dr. Allen Frances .  

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***WARNING/MEDICAL DISCLAIMER***  This audio content is for conversational purposes only and does NOT constitute medical, mental health, or any other kind of personal or professional services or advice.  Consult with your doctor or health care professional before making any changes to your prescription medication. “NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH: “FDA Updates Black Box Warning for Benzodiazepines” https://www.center4research.org/fda-updates-black-box-warning-for-benzodiazepines/   . The agency warns patients to talk with their healthcare providers in order to develop a plan for safely and slowly tapering off a benzodiazepine.1 . . . Benzodiazepines already have a black box warning, which warns that taking benzodiazepines at the same time as opioids can lead to extreme sedation, slow and ineffective breathing, comas, and even death.6 FDA's 2020 decision keeps this previous warning about combining benzodiazepines with opioids and adds additional warnings about the risks of addiction, as well as dangerous withdrawal symptoms. “https://www.center4research.org/fda-updates-black-box-warning-for-benzodiazepines/   While experiencing the transition from high school to college, John Staight was prescribed alprazolam (i.e. Xanax), a powerful benzodiazepine (benzo). As a responsible patient, John acted in good faith, and took his medication as prescribed.  He trusted the “all-knowing doctors” and mental health professionals with his life. Decades later, at a cliffs edge, his trust in the mental health system would be permanently broken.  Listen in, as John shares how he navigated the heroes' journey and now lives to educate and help others escape the clutches of antidepressants and benzodiazepines. “No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth” Plato Colorado Consortium Benzodiazepine Action Work Group https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine/ The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices https://benzoreform.org/ The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition https://www.benzoinfo.com/ Benzo Free website and podcast (D Foster) https://www.benzofree.org/ “Benzo Free:  The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal” (D Foster) https://www.amazon.com/Benzo-Free-Anti-Anxiety-Reality-Withdrawal/dp/173227861X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16KI20S4PGKLX&keywords=benzo+free+book&qid=1664916369&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjIyIiwicXNhIjoiMC41MCIsInFzcCI6IjAuNzIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=benzo+free%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1 “Medicating Normal” documentary website https://medicatingnormal.com/ Watch “Medicating Normal” on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Medicating-Normal-Robert-Whitaker/dp/B09KDF2VQ8 “Medicating Normal” YouTube Channel – Interviews with patients and medical experts https://www.youtube.com/c/MedicatingNormal “As Prescribed” documentary website https://www.asprescribedfilm.com/ The Ashton Manual https://benzo.org.uk/manual/  BenzoBuddies support forum http://benzobuddies.org/ BenzoBrains YouTube channel (Jocelyn Pederson) https://www.youtube.com/c/BenzoBrains SurvivingAntidepressants.org support forum https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/ “What I Have Learnt From Helping Thousands of People Taper Off Antidepressants and Other Psychotropic Medications”  (Adele Framer, Founder of SurvivingAntidepressants.org, in Sage Journals) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2045125321991274 “Death Grip:  A Climber's Escape from Benzo Madness”  by Matt Samet https://www.amazon.com/Death-Grip-Climbers-Escape-Madness/dp/125004328X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UINZ48R09R5T&keywords=Death+grip+benzo&qid=1664917147&sprefix=death+grip+benzo%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1 “Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life”  (Dr. Allen Frances) https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Normal-Out-Control-Medicalization/dp/0062229265/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A7RR0FSZXJ0U&keywords=saving+normal&qid=1664917255&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjcxIiwicXNhIjoiMS4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=saving+normal%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1 “Yes, Benzos are Bad for You”  (article by Dr. Allen Frances in Psychology Today) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/saving-normal/201607/yes-benzos-are-bad-you “Anatomy of an Epidemic:  Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America” (Robert Whitaker) https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Epidemic-Bullets-Psychiatric-Astonishing/dp/0307452425/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25OPKBEADLMP8&keywords=anatomy+of+an+epidemic&qid=1664917567&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjYwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNDIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=antaomy+of+an+%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1 The Inner Compass Initiative https://www.theinnercompass.org/ The Withdrawal Project https://withdrawal.theinnercompass.org/ “A Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs” (Will Hall, The Icarus Project and Freedom Center” http://nycicarus.org/articles/reduction-psychiatric-drugs/  “The Serotonin Theory of Depression:  A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Evidence”  (Dr. Joanna Moncrieff et. al, Nature) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 Dr. Joanna Moncrieff's website https://joannamoncrieff.com/ Dr. Roger McFillin on twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin The Radically Genuine Podcast by Dr. Roger McFillin https://radgenpod.com/ “The Better Brain:  Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition”  (Dr. Julia Rucklidge and Dr. Bonnie Kaplan) https://www.amazon.com/Better-Brain-Overcome-Depression-Nutrition/dp/0358697131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HSY6D8ZSWHER&keywords=the+better+brain+by+bonnie+j.+kaplan+and+julia+j.+rucklidge&qid=1664987325&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk5IiwicXNhIjoiMC45OCIsInFzcCI6IjAuNjUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=julia+ruck%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1 Newsweek articles on antidepressant withdrawal, antidepressant effectiveness, and lack of evidence for “chemical imbalance” theory of depression https://www.newsweek.com/2022/09/30/antidepressants-work-better-sugar-pills-only-15-percent-time-1744656.html https://www.newsweek.com/how-kick-antidepressant-drugs-without-triggering-relapse-new-research-1745509 New York Post Article “Why we should stop casually prescribing antidepressants to teens” (Brooke Siem, chef and author of “May Cause Side Effects”) https://nypost.com/2022/08/27/why-we-should-stop-casually-prescribing-antidepressants-to-teens/ Media interviews with psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff regarding her recent serotonin research publication and antidepressant effects https://youtu.be/d65J2Kqv4xQ https://youtu.be/6eF6f3tQ6aw https://youtu.be/Lx7hfk3cpg4 Mad in America Podcast and website – source for a critical look at the evidence for current mental health practices and psychiatric medications https://www.madinamerica.com/mia-radio/ Interview with author Matt Samet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN0TY9CRBcM&t=1s   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . . . 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/    

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La pandemia è alle spalle, ma gli effetti del virus si faranno sentire a lungo sulla società americana. E ora la vera malattia sembra essere la disinformazione. Con Federico Leoni. Ospiti Lawrence Wright e Allen Frances.

Peter Simons covers a clinical trial that found lithium ineffective at preventing suicide attempts, an essay by Allen Frances on the overdiagnosis of depression and overprescription of antidepressants, a review of the ineffectiveness and dangers of antidepressants, and an analysis that revealed that esketamine failed five of its six clinical trials. Lithium No Better Than Placebo for Preventing Suicide Attempts New Review: Antidepressants Come with Minimal Benefits, Several Risks Allen Frances Takes on the Over-Prescription of Antidepressants Esketamine Failed in Five of its Six Efficacy Trials Ketamine Withdrawal Has Severe Consequences New Study of Ayahuasca Users Shows Placebo Effect in Action  

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James turns his attention to Illinois, and the incarceration of the truck stop killer. He speaks with expert forensic psychologist Dr Allison Schechter - a colleague from the Cold Case Foundation - discussing Sexually Violent Predators and the sexual sadism disorder of serial killer Robert Ben Rhoades. This episode contains discussions of sexual offending and disturbing homicide cases. Some listeners may find this content upsetting and we especially advise parental caution. You can join Cold Case Live from just $2.99 per month to access exclusive podcasts, videos, articles, blogs, and our training academy. Subscriptions directly support the Cold Case Foundation. Join Cold Case Live at: https://coldcase.live/join Find us on social media at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/coldcaselive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldcaselive Instagram: https://instagram.com/coldcaselive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-case-live/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgt7OSsfZs9bvBODssso78A Presented By: Out Of The Cold is presented by James Patrick, an intelligence specialist who served as a police officer for a decade. On leaving Scotland Yard he was commended by the British Parliament. He now focuses on threat mitigation and intelligence analysis, specialising in the digital and information landscapes. James is the Director of Intelligence at the Cold Case Foundation. (https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/james-patrick---director-of-intelligence.html) With Special Thanks: Dr Allison Schechter and the Cold Case Foundation (https://coldcasefoundation.org) for providing unique forensics insight and background materials not available elsewhere. Find them on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/coldcaseFNDN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldcasefoundation/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-case-foundation/ Reference Material for this episode: 1. https://www.deseret.com/2012/3/29/20500547/serial-killer-with-utah-ties-gets-2-more-life-sentences-in-texas, Serial killer with Utah ties gets 2 more life sentences in Texas, Deseret News, March 29 2012, Pat Reavy. 2. https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/facilities/Pages/menardcorrectionalcenter.aspx, Illinois.gov 3. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/01/jn, Can the government civilly commit sex offenders?, American Psychological Association Judicial Notebook, January 2010, Marc W. Pearce, JD, PhD, and Leah C. Skovran 4. https://www.tspr.org/post/expansion-coming-rushville-treatment-and-detention-facility, Expansion Coming to Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility, Tri State Public Radio, March 11 2020, Rich Egger 5. https://inthesetimes.com/article/civil-commitment-rushville-treatment-detention-facility-prison-indefinite-detention, Inside the Endless Nightmare of Indefinite Detention Under “Civil Commitment”, In These Times, August 19 2020, Sarah Lazare 6. http://jaapl.org/content/38/3/386, Normative Versus Consequential Ethics in Sexually Violent Predator Laws: An Ethics Conundrum for Psychiatry, The Journal of American Academy Psychiatry and the Law, September 2010, Shoba Sreenivasan, Allen Frances, and Linda E. Weinberger 7. https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1990&ChapterID=54, Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Compiled Statues, (725 ILCS 207/) Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. 8. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5), American Psychiatric Association 9. American Psycho, Picador, 1991, Brett Easton Ellis 10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24660992/, A quiet ego quiets death anxiety: humility as an existential anxiety buffer, Pub Med / University of Colorado, April 2014, Pelin Kesebir Production: Out Of The Cold is produced for Cold Case Live by Cynefin Digital Limited in association with AJJ Entertainment LLC Music: Final Destination by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/439-final-destination License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Prosecution, action, trumpets by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/19-prosecution-action-trumpets License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Dark Hours  by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5626-dark-hours- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Horizon Flare by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4837-horizon-flare License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Episode Notes Are we diagnosing people with mental illness who are experiencing completely normal symptoms? If so, where did the DSM go wrong? How is this hurting the mental healthcare system, and what can we do to fix it? Today's guest is Dr. Allen Frances who was part of the DSM-4 committee and wrote a book about some of the issues we face today such as fad diagnoses and much more. He discusses these topics in this episode and helps us find some solutions. Follow Allen on Twitter @AllenFrancesMD Get a copy of Saving Normal For the interview transcript visit www.TheRewiredSoul.com/interviews Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

Jesse and Brittany are joined by Dr. Allen Frances, former chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and of the department of psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine. In this episode, we discuss his life’s work in psychiatry, his passion for reining in the field of psychiatry and helping those struggling with mental illness, as... The post #748 – “Dr. Allen Frances Round Three!” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

It's not just roads and bridges that need building; our mental health infrastructure is in poor shape. Our interview with Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine, psychiatrist Allen Frances, MD, helps explain our poor mental health care system for some of the most vulnerable in our society. Read Dr. Frances' article on President Biden's infrastructure plan: https://www.statnews.com/2021/07/09/ignoring-mental-health-infrastructure-costly-mistake/ Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Diem, Alan Guest: Allen Frances, MD

It's the return of author and advocate for democracy Dr. Allen Frances to the What Matters Most podcast with Paul Samuel Dolman. The post Dr. Allen Frances #869 appeared first on Paul Samuel Dolman.

Dr. Allen Frances, DSM 4 task force chairman and chairman emeritus at Duke University, joins Psych Debates in a lively conversation. We discuss the anti-psychiatry movement; a movement with the aims to abolish psychiatric providers, medication, and diagnosis. 

This week, Peter Simons covers an article finding that anticholinergic drugs are linked to cognitive impairment, an article by Allen Frances about overprescription of antidepressants, and an article warning about reductionistic assumptions about biomarkers in psychiatry.   Anticholinergic Medications Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia   Allen Frances Takes on the Over-Prescription of Antidepressants   We Need Clear Thinking About Biomarkers in Psychiatry to Avoid Bioreductionism Visit madinamerica.com for more news, articles and research updates.

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, a power outage keeps Michelle from joining in, but Joe and Kyle pick up the slack, going old-school SF style for the week.  They talk about new drugs: Cybin investigating using their proprietary psychedelic compound "CYB003" for alcohol use disorder, and scientists using a technology called psychLight to identify when a compound activates the brain's serotonin 2A receptor (in hopes of activating the biological benefits of psychedelics without their traditional hallucinogenic effects). They also give a legalization update, with new cannabis and psychedelic reform bills in Texas and legalization bills in Louisiana, talk about non-profit Porta Sophia's new Psychedelic Prior Art Library and the importance of establishing a public domain, and discuss Johns Hopkins' new study on psilocybin for Alzheimer's-related depression (and ways to possibly combat the effects of Alzheimer's). They also cover climate change, Leonard Pickard, the tragedy of the commons, 2C-B, the importance of looking at fringe cases, and the intelligence of millennials.  Notable Quotes “How could we shift to more cooperative actions vs. competition all the time?” -Kyle “Our map of reality is minimized inappropriately when we exclude these fringe cases. ...What does it mean that somebody can present as psychic, or present as a spirit, or meet these spirits, or go to the [afterlife] and come back (in your case) and then get set on an interesting trajectory via psychedelics? This is not what doctors can deal with, but this is what those of us outside of medicine can deal with, as a philosophical endeavor.” -Joe “Some of these new compounds- I guess it’s exciting, and you always say we need new drugs, but …why is there a race for new drugs when we’re not even using the ones to the full potential that are not even on the market right now? ..Just thinking about all the new companies coming online trying to find new drugs for patents and development, when it’s like, have we really explored the potential of the ones that have been around for a while?” -Kyle  Links Psychedelics Today: Mind Bending, Mind Mending - A Series Exploring How Psychedelics Affect the Brain: Serotonergic Psychedelics Businesswire.com: Cybin Selects Alcohol Use Disorder Indication for Psychedelic Molecule CYB003 Johns Hopkins’ study on psilocybin for Alzheimer’s-related depression Reversing Alzheimer's: How to Prevent Dementia and Revitalize Your Brain, by Timothy J. Smith, MD Nypost.com: Ayahuasca tea could be a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer’s The Tim Ferriss Show: Dr. Adam Gazzaley, UCSF - Brain Optimization and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine (#507) Neuroscape’s “Neuroracer” game Portasophia.org (Psychedelic Prior Art Library) Wikipedia.org: Tragedy of the commons Psychedelic Salon: Podcast 667 - “A Conversation with Leonard Pickard” The Rose Of Paracelsus: On Secrets & Sacraments, by William Leonard Pickard Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-Of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, Dsm-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinar, by Allen Frances, M.D. Bluelight.org forums Marijuanamoment.net: Texas Lawmakers Approve Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Bills Diaspora Psychedelic Society Marijuanamoment.net: Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill In Committee Nypost.com: American faces years in Dubai prison after pot found in urine Scitechdaily.com: Scientists Discover a Psychedelic-Like Drug Without the Hallucinogenic Side Effects Support the show! Patreon Leave us a review on Facebook or iTunes Share us with your friends Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics

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Paul Samuel Dolman, host of the What Matters Most podcast, speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, author of The Twilight of American Sanity. The post Dr. Allen Frances #777 appeared first on Paul Samuel Dolman.

Folge #81: Heute besprechen wir ganz viele tolle Bücher aus dem DuMont Buchverlag. Vielen Dank an den Verlag, der mir alle Bücher aus der Folge für eine Rezension frei zur Verfügung gestellt hat. In der Folge heute lernen wir folgende Bücher besser kennen: Alte Sorten von Ewald Arenz, Amerika auf der Couch von Allen Frances, Stille Nacht in der Provence von Cay Rademacher & Die Stadt am Ende der Welt von Thomas Mullen. Außerdem lernen wir am Ender der Folge die Bücherbüchse kennen. Ein Muss für jeden Buchfan! Viel Spaß.

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While it is common to hear that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis, a closer examination of the available data strongly suggests that so-called diagnostic inflation may actually be a key contributor to the apparent increase in mental illness. Dr. Allen Frances, MD, author of Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life speaks with host Dr. Pete Kelly, C.Psych around why it's so hard to define "abnormal" in the context of mental health, a historical consideration of the origin and development of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (including human factors - politics, pharma etc. - that have permeated the development of the DSM), how DSM-5 has strongly contributed to diagnostic inflation, challenges and caveats associated with the treatment of mental illness with pharmaceuticals, the importance of psychotherapy in the treatment of mental illness and whether (and how) the DSM might be reformed. Dr. Frances also provides a psychiatrist's perspective on Trump and the psychological and societal factors that have allowed Trump to ascend to power. Allen Frances, MD, is professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Frances was the chairman of the DSM-IV Task Force and a member of the leadership group for DSM-III and DSM-III-R. He is the author of the award-winning international bestseller Saving Normal, as well as Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump and the reference work Essentials of Psychiatric Diagnosis. He lives in San Diego, California.https://twitter.com/AllenFrancesMD

Al rientro dalla pausa estiva parlo del post "Ho tradito i numeri con le parole" (https://miry1919.github.io/hugosite/post/ho-tradito-i-numeri-con-le-parole/), e dei libri letti ad agosto: "La solitudine dei numeri primi" di Paolo Giordano, "Primo, non curare chi è normale" di Allen Frances.

A few years ago, I met a young woman in her late twenties. As we began chatting, she shared she was going through a divorce. Her ex was addicted to OxyContin—a prescription pain medication. Fast forward a few years, and I learned some startling and terrifying facts—that in 2014, my home state of Ohio led the nation in deaths from heroin overdoses and in 2016, it earned this same distinction from opioid overdoses. I had no idea what was going on, but I suspected that diagnostic inflation and Big Pharma played a role. (For more on why I came to this conclusion, please listen to my interview with Dr. Allen Frances in episode 22). So, when I came across Sam Quinones’ book, Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic, I knew I wanted to invite him to the program to help us understand how the Heartland became America’s hotspot of heroin and opioid addiction. In our conversation, Sam describes:· The “perfect storm” that moved heroin from the fringe to the suburbs.· How a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine morphed into a “landmark study” which changed the way medical professionals viewed opioids, addiction, and pain management.· The connection between prescription pads and black tar heroin.· How the fraying social fabric and breakdown of communities relate to the rise in drug addiction.· The striking similarities in the marketing strategies of Big Pharma and black tar heroin drug traffickers.Join us as author Sam Quinones explains this tragic rise of prescription opioid abuse and heroin addiction. If you’re like me, you’ve wondered how this happened—Sam provides answers and solutions.

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Do you find it hard to talk with your physician or psychiatrist about benzos? How about with your counselor or family and friends? This is a far too common problem in the benzo community, and we're here to help. In today's episode, we share seven tips for talking about benzos with the people in your life. We also share a benzo story from New Mexico, discuss a comment about finding peace-of-mind, and talk about the willingness to make mistakes during our withdrawal.https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/tips-for-talking-about-benzos-to-doctors-therapists-and-family-bfp058Video ID: BFP058Chapters 00:57 Introduction12:50 Mailbag15:44 Benzo Story22:17 FEATURE: Talking About Benzos51:39 Moment of Peace Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.orgTools for Patients Page — https://benzoreform.org/tools-for-patients Speaking with Your Medical Provider — https://benzoreform.org/for-patients/#benzowise Prescriber Information Pamphlet (PIP) Communication Study Guide — https://benzoreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PIP-Communication-Guide-Summary-V1.pdf “How to Generate Productive Conversations with your Prescriber” by Dr. Janye L. Violette — https://benzoreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PIP-Communication-Guide-V1.pdf Prescriber Information Pamphlet — https://benzoreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PIP-Communication-Guide-Summary-V1.pdf Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com Find a Benzodiazepine Doctor Page w/ Directory — https://www.benzoinfo.com/doctors Fact Sheet on Benzodiazepines — https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BIC-Fact-Sheet-Media-Kit.pdf “10 Tips to Help Patients Through Benzodiazepine Withdrawal” by Dr. Christy Huff — https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/10-Tips-to-Help-Patients-Through-Benzodiazepine-Withdrawal.pdf “How to Find a Doctor and More: 10 Tips to Quit Benzos” by JC Curle — https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-find-a-doctor.pdf Withdrawing Prescribed Benzodiazepine Patients (Pamphlet for physicians) — https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Withdrawing-Prescribed-Patients-Brochure.pdf It's Time to Talk About Benzodiazepines (Pamphlet, general) — https://www.benzoinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ItTime-to-Talk-About-Benzodiazepines.pdf Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, and Opioids — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/OPIOIDS-AND-THE-CURRENT-BENZODIAZEPINE-CRISIS-HANDOUT-1.pdf Professional's Guide for As-Prescribed BZD Dependence — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BZPROGUIDE-1.pdf For Therapists & Counselors Treating Clients with Benzodiazepine Withdrawal — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FOR-THERAPISTS-HANDOUT-2.pdf Family, Friends & Caregivers: Providing Support for Someone in Benzodiazepine Withdrawal — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Dos-and-Donts.pdf Benzodiazepines and the Elderly — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ELDERLY-HANDOUT.pdf About BWS/PWS & Neuronal Damage — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BWS_PWS_NEURONAL.pdf Historical Fact Sheet — http://w-bad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FACTSHEET.pdf The Ashton Manual — http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual New York City Health Information on Benzodiazepines — https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/chi/chi-35-2.pdf Benzodiazepine Prescribing Guidelines for Pennsylvania — https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Opioids/PA Guidelines on Benzo Prescribing.pdf “Yes, Benzos Are Bad for You” by Dr. Allen Frances — https://www.huffpost.com/entry/yes-benzos-are-bad-for-yo_b_10775014  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

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This 2014 interview is with Dr. Allen Frances, author of "Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life." It is the contention of Dr. Frances that far too many people nowadays are diagnosed with various "disorders" because of behavior that once would have been regarded as normal.

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Air Date: 10/1/2019 Today we take an unflinching look at two of the major sources of anxiety in modern life, Donald Trump and the climate crisis, and some of what we can do to find a degree of calm. Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   EPISODE SPONSORS: Madison-Reed.com (Promo Code: LEFT) | Clean Choice Energy SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK  MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Why We Are Drawn to Charismatic Authoritarians with Sheldon Solomon - Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam - Air Date 9-16-19 Sheldon Solomon discusses why humans are so prone to following leaders to trigger their fear response. Ch. 2: Dr. Bandy Lee Warns Trumps Mental Health Is A Real National Emergency - The Chauncey DeVega Show - Air Date 2-22-19 Dr. Bandy Lee warns that Trumps mental health is a threat to world peace, and discusses that sick societies produce sick leaders. Ch. 3: Climate Anxiety in the Trump Era with Renee Lertzman - Warm Regards with Eric Holthaus - Air Date 11-19-16 Renee Lertzman, who works to understand the psychology of how we deal with environmental issues. Her words are especially useful in this time of shared anxiety and concern and uncertainty. Ch. 4: Is Trump A Disease with Dr. Bandy Lee - Trumpcast with Virginia Heffernan - Air Date 7-10-19 Virginia Heffernan talks to Dr. Bandy Lee, psychiatrist at Yale University, for a deep, compelling new take on the long debate about Trump’s mental fitness. Ch. 5: From Stigma to Oppression - Off-Kilter with Rebecca Vallas - Air Date 5-31-19 Mental Illness is very common in the US, from burnout to anxiety to depression to suicide, and our systems don't support proper care. Ch. 6: Are You Feeling Climate Grief? - Eaarth Feels with Rose and Christine - Air Date 8-23-19 Rose and Christine discuss the climate crisis and the strain our mental health is under - and the possibilities. Ch. 7: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump with Allen Frances - Inquiring Minds with Indre Viskontas and Kishore Hari - Air Date 10-17-17 We talk to renowned psychiatrist Allen Frances about his latest book Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump. VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: Experience with 9/11 and learning about Islam - Heather from Texas Ch. 11: Home run race relation example - Alan from Connecticut Ch. 12: 9/11 and Columbine - Erin from Philadelphia Ch. 13: Millennial depression - Corey from New Jersey FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 14: Final comments on a big announcement regarding steps being taken toward maintaining good mental health MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Algea Trio - Algea Fields Chrome and Wax - Ray Catcher Eventual Victory - Codebreaker Midday - Pecan Grove The Spinnet - Castle Danger Waterbourne - Algea Fields Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Alexa Devices | +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

Jesse and Brittany discuss life updates, listener emails and voicemails related to dealing with Trump family members, the upcoming Democratic debate, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s latest win against cancer, Allen Frances’ controversial appearance on CNN last weekend, and Chris Cuomo’s wise words. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.com Get your DOLLEMORE/PAGE 2020 sticker! https://dollemore.com/stickers-shop/  TRE45ON SHIRTS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.info... The post #539 – “Toxic Families, Upcoming Debate, Survivor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dr. Allen Frances’ Controversy, and Chris Cuomo’s Wise Words.” appeared first on I Doubt It with Dollemore Podcast.

Trump criticizes CNN for rooting for a recession of the country's economy. Brian Stelter with CNN brings on psychiatrists, including Dr. Allen Frances, to discuss Donald Trump's mental health. Dr. Frances makes claims that President Trump is responsible for more deaths than Stalin, Hitler, and Mao combined. Andrew Luck announces his retirement at the worst possible time.

Trump criticizes CNN for rooting for a recession of the country's economy. Brian Stelter with CNN brings on psychiatrists, including Dr. Allen Frances, to discuss Donald Trump's mental health. Dr. Frances makes claims that President Trump is responsible for more deaths than Stalin, Hitler, and Mao combined. Andrew Luck announces his retirement at the worst possible time.

Trump criticizes CNN for rooting for a recession of the country's economy. Brian Stelter with CNN brings on psychiatrists, including Dr. Allen Frances, to discuss Donald Trump's mental health. Dr. Frances makes claims that President Trump is responsible for more deaths than Stalin, Hitler, and Mao combined. Andrew Luck announces his retirement at the worst possible time.

He's Even Driving Psychiatrists Insane Today's topics include: The former chairman of the psychiatry department at Duke, Allen Frances, made a pretty insane statement about President Trump... Next, Jerry Brewer (sports columnist at the Washington Post) joins the show to talk some sports with John, regarding the recent Andrew Luck news and his early retirement from the Indianapolis Colts. And finally, Hailey Poe (current high school student at South Fayette) talks to John about the USA Triathlon World Championships that she is headed to tomorrow in Switzerland. She is representing Team USA in a sprint triathlon against kids from all over the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE PETE SANTILLI SHOWEpisode #1610 -Sunday  - August 25, 2019 - 6PMLive Broadcast Link - https://youtu.be/2mTtAcgGZC4  CNN Psychiatrist: Trump May Be Responsible f/ Millions More Deaths Than Hitler, Stalin, Mao -1610-6P CNN’s “Reliable Sources,” psychiatrist Dr. Allen Frances said President Donald Trump “may be responsible for many more million deaths” than Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong. Frances said, “I’ve known thousands of patients, almost all of them have been well-behaved well-mannered good people. Trump is none of these. Lumping the mentally ill with is a terrible insult and they have enough problems and stigma it is. Calling Trump crazy hides the fact that we’re crazy for having elected him and even crazier for allowing his crazy policies to persist.” He added, “Trump is as destructive a person in this century as Hitler, Stalin, and Mao were in the last century. He may be responsible for many more million deaths than they were. E-Militia Article: CNN Psychiatrist: Trump May Be Responsible f/ Millions More Deaths Than Hitler, Stalin, Mao http://ow.ly/uUN530ppKBt

August 25, 2019: Dr. Bandy X. Lee, Dr. Allen Frances, Daniel Dale, Irin Carmon, Ken Ward Jr., April Ryan, Diane Foley and Art Sotloff join Brian Stelter.

Susan Crabtree, of Real Clear Politics, says that the democrats believe that climate change is such a big issue that they wanted a single-topic debate just on it. Charles Lipson, contributor to Real Clear Politics, talks about the trade war which may include a ban on China producing any artificial intelligence for the America. Carl Cannon, of Washington Bureau Chief of Real Clear Politics, discusses about how Allen Frances, MD, a professor emeritus of psychiatry at Duke University and the creator of the diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality disorder, thinks that President Trump is reckless for people to attribute the damage he's causing to mental illness. Roger L. Simon, author of The Goat, talks about tennis, and who is the greatest player of all time.

When Dr. Frances was a resident, benzodiazepines like Xanax were being tested out as a cure for alcoholism. Needless to say, that didn't work out so well. Nowadays, Xanax use is more common than ever before and usage steadily increases year upon year. Listen to this episode to find out the hidden dangers of Xanax use and to hear about how even felines are partaking in the drug. 

When it comes to benzo withdrawal, all roads lead to anxiety. Anxiety is not only the most persistent and pervasive symptom of withdrawal, but it's also the catalyst which makes all the others worse. In today's episode, we learn about this mysterious emotional juggernaut called anxiety. What is it? What causes it? Why is it worse in withdrawal? And most of all, what can be done to help ease it? We also have two benzo stories, several news items, and a welcome message to the caregiver. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/anxiety-the-beast-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp009Video ID: BFP009 Chapters 00:00 Quote00:40 Introduction07:05 Mailbag13:04 Benzo News18:03 Benzo Stories: Intro19:43 Kathy's Story24:02 Jeff's Story31:30 Feature: Anxiety in Withdrawal47:08 Closing  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. QUOTE: Soren KierkegaardKierkegaard, Søren. The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Orienting Deliberation on the Dogmatic Issue of Hereditary Sin. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1980.MAILBAGThe Ashton ManualBENZO NEWS“The Deadly Worst-Case Scenario for America's Xanax Obsession” by Maria Szalavitz on published on Vice.com“Yes, Benzos Are Bad For You” by Dr. Allen Frances published on HuffingtonPost.com“Which Misused Prescription Meds Sent Americans to the ER?” by Dennis Thompson published on U.S. News and World ReportFEATURE — Anxiety: The Beast of Benzo WithdrawalBarlow, David. Anxiety and Its Disorders. 2nd ed. New York: The Guilford Press, 2002.Helliwell, J., R. Layard and J. Sachs. World Happiness Report 2017. New York: Sustainable Development Solutions Network, 2017. http://worldhappiness.report/#happiness2017.  Introduction In today's intro, we opened with the quote from Kierkegaard, which I've reprinted below: And no Grand Inquisitor has in readiness such terrible tortures as has anxiety, and no spy knows to attack more artfully, choosing the instant when you are weakest, nor knows how to lay traps where you will be caught and ensnared, as anxiety knows how, and no sharp-witted judge knows how to interrogate, to examine you as anxiety does, which never lets you escape, neither at work nor at play, neither by day nor by night.— Soren Kierkegaard, “The Concept of Dread,” 1844 I followed that up with my pleasant surprise at the increase in likes of the Benzo Free Facebook page and how rapidly it has been increasing. And then I jumped into a welcome message for the caregiver. I wanted to let all of the listeners know that this podcast was as much for them as it was for the patient, and to share a genuine thank you for all they do. We also have some interviews coming and I'll start the first one this weekend. And I closed by mentioning that this episode will probably run a little long, which it did.  Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments which were discussed: Did you use any nutritional supplements during your taper and withdrawal?This question was submitted by Jill. I don't have a clear answer for this one since I cannot recommend medication nor supplements nor give such advice. My experience during withdrawal includes B12 supplements prescribed by my doctor since my levels were low, kefir milk which helped my stomach for a while, and I was able to discontinue my stomach medication, again per doctor's instruction. A normal healthy diet which includes generous amounts of fruit and vegetables and a source of protein and fats (from meat or vegetables), and not too much pure sugar or “junk foods,” provides all the nutrients a person needs. There is no general need for dietary supplements or extra vitamins or minerals or for “detoxifying” measures. All these can be harmful in excess. — Prof. Ashton, The Ashton Manual COMMENT from Kathryn, in Camrose, Alberta, CanadaKathryn shared her concerns about a comment I made in a previous episode where I stated that I was “grateful to Dr. Ashton for my sobriety.” Kathryn voiced her concern that the term “sobriety” made it sound like I was referring to addiction. I was not trying to imply anything with that comment and stated that I understood the issue around certain terminology and benzo dependence. I also stated that even if someone is dependent and addicted to benzos, whether they got them on the street or from a prescription, that they are just as welcome here as anyone else.  Benzo News Here are the news articles shared in today's podcast: The Deadly Worst-Cast Scenario for America's Xanax ObsessionThis article highlighted the difficulties in Scotland when the government tried to crack-down on benzodiazepines. It includes an interview with Dr. Christy Huff of the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC). “The Deadly Worst-Case Scenario for America's Xanax Obsession” by Maria Szalavitz on published on Vice.com“Yes, Benzos Are Bad For You” by Dr. Allen FrancesI wanted to bring this article from 2016 back to the attention of the listeners because it is one of the best articles, written by a top-notch U.S. psychiatrist, which lays out the danger and damage caused by benzos. “Yes, Benzos Are Bad For You” by Dr. Allen Frances published on HuffingtonPost.comWhich Misused Prescription Meds Send Americans to the ER? A recent report by US News and World Report states that benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan) are “most commonly implicated in health crisis that lead to an ER visit, followed by prescription opioids.” Of the 360,000 ER visits researchers identified which involved misuse of pharmaceuticals, “benzodiazepines were the primary prescription drug in 47 percent of cases.”“Which Misused Prescription Meds Sent Americans to the ER?” by Dennis Thompson published on U.S. News and World Report  Benzo Stories I shared two stories today. One from Kathy in Windsor, Colorado and one from Jeff, in Winfield, Illinois. Jeff's story was the first one submitted to us in audio format, so it was a pleasure to hear him share it in his own voice.  Feature Today's featured topic: Anxiety: The Beast of Benzo Withdrawal Today's topic is all about anxiety and we spent a lot of time on it. It is the first in our series on symptoms, and I thought anxiety was a great place to start. In the episode, I discussed an intro to anxiety and shared possible causes. Then I moved onto anxiety in benzo withdrawal, and closed out with a section on how to ease the burden of anxiety.  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

When it comes to benzo withdrawal, all roads lead to anxiety. Anxiety is not only the most persistent and pervasive symptom of withdrawal, but it's also the catalyst which makes all the others worse. In today's episode, we learn about this mysterious emotional juggernaut called anxiety. What is it? What causes it? Why is it worse in withdrawal? And most of all, what can be done to help ease it? We also have two benzo stories, several news items, and a welcome message to the caregiver. Welcome to Episode #9 I today's episode, we tackle anxiety. The biggest and most complicated of all benzo symptoms. This is the first in our "symptoms" series which will continue periodically over the next several months. We'll also share two benzo stories, try to answer a question about supplements, and cover a variety of news stories including Dr. Frances' article, ER visits for benzos, and examine what happens to people dependent on benzos when a government cracks down on their use. But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 9. Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. OPENING "My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind" by Scott Stossel MAILBAG The Ashton Manual BENZO NEWS"The Deadly Worst-Case Scenario for America's Xanax Obsession" by Maria Szalavitz on published on Vice.com"Yes, Benzos Are Bad For You" by Dr. Allen Frances published on HuffingtonPost.com"Which Misused Prescription Meds Sent Americans to the ER?" by Dennis Thompson published on U.S. News and World Report FEATURE - Anxiety: The Beast of Benzo WithdrawalThe Ashton Manual "My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind" by Scott Stossel"Anxiety and Its Disorders" by David H. Barlow BENZO FREE LINKSWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction In today's intro, we opened with the quote from Kierkegaard, which I've reprinted below: And no Grand Inquisitor has in readiness such terrible tortures as has anxiety, and no spy knows to attack more artfully, ...choosing the instant when you are weakest, nor knows how to lay traps where you will be caught and ensnared, as anxiety knows how, and no sharp-witted judge knows how to interrogate, to examine you as anxiety does, which never lets you escape, …neither at work nor at play, neither by day nor by night.— Soren Kierkegaard, "The Concept of Dread," 1844 I followed that up with my pleasant surprise at the increase in likes of the Benzo Free Facebook page and how rapidly it has been increasing. And then I jumped into a welcome message for the caregiver. I wanted to let all of the listeners know that this podcast was as much for them as it was for the patient, and to share a geniune thank you for all they do. We also have some interviews coming and I'll start the first one this weekend. And I closed by mentioning that this episode will probably run a little long, which it did. Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments which were discussed: Did you use any nutritional supplements during your taper and withdrawal?This question was submitted by Jill. I don't have a clear answer for this one since I cannot recommend medication nor supplements nor give such advice. My experience during withdrawal includes B12 supplements prescribed by my doctor since my levels were low,

Do you feel all alone in your dependence on benzos? Do you feel like no one believes you? Not even your doctor? Well, you're not alone — thousands of others feel exactly as you do.In episode 6 of the podcast, we're going to shake things up a bit. Today we will talk about the difficulties many of us face in finding qualified, educated medical assistance. We'll share differing opinions on the subject and provide a few suggestions on how to find the compassionate support you deserve. Welcome to Episode #6 Welcome to episode 6 of the Benzo Free Podcast. We've received a lot of feedback from you, the listeners, and have made some changes accordingly. We've changed up our podcast format a bit, added some new content, removed a few others, and enhanced the functionality to our feedback form while we were at it. First, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 6. Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. View show notes on the website: www.benzofree.org/podcast/dependence-disbelief-and-the-doctor-dilemma-bfp006 Resources Mentioned in the News Section of PodcastBenzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)Survey w/ USC Annenberg (on BIC Blog)Survey w/ Salem State University (on BIC Blog)JAMA Article: "Patterns in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing in the United States" Resources Mentioned in the Feature Section of Podcast"90% of all prescriptions for benzos come from primary providers." - from an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by Meg Kissinger titled "Thousands Prescribed Too Much Medicine," published on March 15, 2017.Quote by Marion Brown from an article in The Daily Mail by John Naish titled "Betrayed by the Doctors Who Turned Us into DRUG ADDICTS: How a Nation of Patients Became Hooked on Prescription Pills," published on May 22, 2017.Benzo Free's Webpage on The Ashton Manual"Yes, Benzos Are Bad For You," by Dr. Allen Frances on Pro Talk: A Rahabs.com Community, published on June 10, 2016."How to Find a Doctor: 10 Tips to Quit Benzos" by Nicole Curle, on Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) blog published Dec. 12, 2018"Find a Doctor" webpage on the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) website."What If My Doctor Stops My Prescription?" webpage on the World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) website."Finding Medical Taper Support" webpage on the World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) website. Benzo Free LinksWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction The introduction of today's episode is a bit longer than most. Since we launched the podcast on Thursday, Feb. 21st, we finally have some feedback from our listeners. Most of it was positive, but there was some critical feedback too. And thus, we made some changes. Feedback Form - We've added an optional location field, a permission check box, and instructions for submitting audio content. Check out the form at benzofree.org/feedback.Podcast Format - We also changed up the format of each episode by adding two new sections, Benzo News and Benzo Stories, and eliminating our closing section, Moment of Peace. We also changed the name of the Q&A section and will now call it Mailbag which will include both questions and comments from our listeners.Length - We've also decided to try out a slightly longer episode length of 30-45 minutes. Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments from our list...

Do you feel all alone in your dependence on benzos? Do you feel like no one believes you? Not even your doctor? Well, you're not alone — thousands of others feel exactly as you do. In episode 6 of the podcast, we're going to shake things up. Today we will talk about the difficulties many of us face in finding qualified, educated medical assistance. We'll share differing opinions on the subject and provide a few suggestions on how to find the compassionate support you deserve. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/dependence-disbelief-and-the-doctor-dilemma-bfp006Video ID: BFP006 Chapters 00:00 Introduction09:20 Benzo News12:02 Benzo Stories16:45 Feature: The Doctor Dilemma30:45 Closing  Episode Summary Welcome to episode 6 of the Benzo Free Podcast. We've received a lot of feedback from you, the listeners, and have made some changes accordingly. We've changed up our podcast format a bit, added some new content, removed a few others, and enhanced the functionality to our feedback form while we were at it. First, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 6.  Introduction The introduction of today's episode is a bit longer than most. Since we launched the podcast on Thursday, Feb. 21st, we finally have some feedback from our listeners. Most of it was positive, but there was some critical feedback too. And thus, we made some changes. Feedback Form – We've added an optional location field, a permission check box, and instructions for submitting audio content. Check out the form at https://easinganxiety.com/feedback. Podcast Format – We also changed up the format of each episode by adding two new sections, Benzo News and Benzo Stories, and eliminating our closing section, Moment of Peace. We also changed the name of the Q&A section and will now call it Mailbag which will include both questions and comments from our listeners.Length – We've also decided to try out a slightly longer episode length of 30-45 minutes.  Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments from our listeners. When are you going to have some interviews?We are working on scheduling interviews currently. Part of the delay is technological. We still need to set up and configure recording software for Skype so we can record remotely. We hope to have this ready to go in a few weeks.  Benzo News Here are some news items that we wanted to share: Patient Surveys – Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)BIC is currently supporting two completely separate surveys on patients' experiences with benzos. Please check them out if you wish to participate.Survey w/ USC Annenberg (on BIC Blog) Survey w/ Salem State University (on BIC Blog)Increase in Benzodiazepine Prescriptions – JAMA NetworkSeveral articles have been written lately about the increase in benzodiazepine prescriptions in outpatient facilities. One article, on the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Network's webpage, was titled. “Patterns in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing in the United States.” It stated that the rate of visits which included a prescription for a benzodiazepine in outpatient visits increased from 3.8% to 7.4% for the years 2003 through 2015. The largest increase was not from psychiatrists' offices, but from others including primary care. In addition, benzodiazepines are being prescribed more frequently now for pain, especially chronic pain and back pain. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2722576  Benzo Stories Even though we are receiving comments from the listeners, we are still light on personal stories and anecdotes. Today I shared a short observation of my experiences with some protracted symptoms during a charity poker game I attended the night before. Even though symptoms still plague me from time-to-time, I try and remind myself that I am so much better now than I was during the acute phase of my withdrawal.  Feature Today's featured topic: Dependence, Disbelief, and the Doctor Dilemma Today's topic was triggered by a comment from a listener about the difficulties that so many face when trying to find a doctor who can help them with their dependence and withdrawal. Here are a few excerpts from her comment: I work as an admin in a group on Facebook helping others as best I can, within my limited abilities and mostly from experience, reading resources and audio resources as well as observations gleaned over a long period of years. I recognize the need for a disclaimer to protect oneself but I am caught in a dilemma when it comes to saying work with your trusted physician as those are few and far between if for many they even can be found. [Speaking about doctors] Most are sadly ignorant and only learning of the withdrawal but still harbor doubt. Those who are aware and accept the problem aren't aware of safe tapering methods. I started tapering in 2011 along with some other prescription drugs and its been a minefield of narrowly and luckily avoiding a detox or too fast taper dangers. I'm now 63 and loving life post benzo withdrawal but had I listened to doctors and worked with them I can't begin to guess where I'd be in life. I question, in fact, whether I'd still be alive. — Kathryn I understand Kathryn's frustrations and empathize. 90% of all prescriptions for benzos come from primary care physicians, and this was also true in my case. I visited five different primary care providers during my withdrawal, and only one of them was well educated on benzos in my opinion. I completely sympathize with people like Kathryn. It's hard enough when you have a doctor who will work with you, I can't imagine what it's like without one. This is problem which is gaining some attention from medical associations: There is a pattern in patients' notes where doctors don't believe that their withdrawal symptoms, such as pain, fits and psychiatric disorders such as panic and obsessiveness, are associated with the drugs… All too often doctors fail to take note of the fact they have been on benzodiazepines for years. — Marion Brown, a psychotherapist working with the British Medial Association, from an article in The Daily Mail by John Naish titled “Betrayed by the Doctors Who Turned Us into DRUG ADDICTS: How a Nation of Patients Became Hooked on Prescription Pills,” published on May 22, 2017. The truth is, I've spent a lot of time on some of the discussion boards, and I've heard the horror stories. And they can be terrible. Disbelief, denial, rapid detox… the problems seem endless. I wish that all doctors were properly educated on benzos and how to properly withdrawal, but sadly that is not always the case. So, thanks to Kathryn for her input, and I hope I have done it justice. I am limited in what I can say and share on this podcast — legally. As I've mentioned, I am not a medical professional, and this podcast is not medical advice and should never be substituted for it. Yes, it is true that I cannot advise anyone to disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. That being said, I would like to also say it is not just a legality here. I actually believe what I say in my disclaimer. Still, I realize that there are two sides to this issue and Kathryn has done an excellent job of raising some very valid concerns. All I can do is share my experience, some experiences I've heard from others, and tell you what I think. That's it. Yes, I am limited do a degree in what I can say here, but despite my difficulties finding medial support during my taper, I am very glad that I didn't give up trying. It wasn't easy. Not by a long shot. But it was worth it. You see, I truly believe that most doctors want to help their patients. That's how I feel about it. Perhaps I don't live in the real world, but that is my belief. The truth is, there are some amazing doctors out there who are our biggest champions. Prof. Ashton, Prof. Lader, and Dr. Christy Huff (BIC) are just a few examples. If you can't find a doctor, there are some resources which can help you. Many of them. The Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) has an article on their site titled: “How to Find a Doctor: 10 Tips to Quit Benzos.” They also have a list of benzo-wise or benzo-aware doctors throughout the U.S. W-BAD also has a full page of information on support for your taper, which also includes a list of doctors. And other sites have similar support. Links can be found in our resources section at the top of the show notes. Here are my thoughts on benzos and doctors. Take it or leave it, it's just my opinion. I believe withdrawal from benzos is a complicated, medical procedure and should not be done without the supervision of a licensed physician. Yes, I'm supposed to say that, but I also believe it. Benzo withdrawal can be a medical nightmare for some people, and to have a doctor to work with us, who is sympathetic to our needs, is crucial. Not only did I need someone to prescribe tapered dosages, but even more so, I needed a doctor who knew what I was going through and could help me diagnose all of my symptoms. Especially those 5 EKGs that I've had. This is what I would do if I had to do it all over again. I'm not advising anyone on anything, but these are my thoughts: First, I would educate myself on benzos. • I would read the Ashton Manual, probably twice. • I would go online and read articles and board postings.• I would use my common sense to determine what is true.• And I would develop a plan of how I want to taper if that is what I decided to do.Second, I would speak with my current doctor or psychiatrist.• I would see if I can work with him or her.• We already have a working relationship, so better to start here.Third, if that doesn't work, I would seek out a benzo-wise doctor.• I would check out the benzo-wise doctor lists I just spoke about.• I would ask people on the boards if anyone knows a benzo-wise doctor in my area.Fourth, if that doesn't work, I would find one I could work with.• Perhaps this person isn't well educated on benzos, but if he or she is willing to listen, they may just be the doctor for me. I believe that to solve this problem, we need to work with doctors and not against them. That may sound naïve to some, but it's my opinion. But that, in no way, means that I don't recognize the nightmare that some of you have experienced trying to find medical support when you so desperately need it. It should be easier, and doctors should be better educated. I hope this topic has been helpful. Thanks for listening.  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. Resources Mentioned in the News Section of PodcastBenzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC)Survey w/ USC Annenberg (on BIC Blog)Survey w/ Salem State University (on BIC Blog)JAMA Article: “Patterns in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing in the United States” Resources Mentioned in the Feature Section of Podcast“90% of all prescriptions for benzos come from primary providers.” – from an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by Meg Kissinger titled “Thousands Prescribed Too Much Medicine,” published on March 15, 2017.Quote by Marion Brown from an article in The Daily Mail by John Naish titled “Betrayed by the Doctors Who Turned Us into DRUG ADDICTS: How a Nation of Patients Became Hooked on Prescription Pills,” published on May 22, 2017.Benzo Free's Webpage on The Ashton Manual“Yes, Benzos Are Bad For You,” by Dr. Allen Frances on Pro Talk: A Rahabs.com Community, published on June 10, 2016.“How to Find a Doctor: 10 Tips to Quit Benzos” by JC Curle, on Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) blog published Dec. 12, 2018“Find a Doctor” webpage on the Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) website.“What If My Doctor Stops My Prescription?” webpage on the World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD)website.“Finding Medical Taper Support” webpage on the World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) website.  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Schizofrenidagene favner mer enn 'bare' psyken, de trekker også inn kultur i konferansen. Det første året dagene ble arrangert demonstrerte den lokale kunstforeningen fordi de mislikte at kunst ble blandet inn i psyken. Det er tredve år siden konferansen ble startet, og hovedtanken bak var å bryte ned stigma. Noe som altså var svært nødvendig. I år var det Flokken som var den overbyggende tematikken, og Finn og jeg snakker med Schizofrenidagenes far, Jan Olav Johannessen, om hvordan flokken ser ut nå om dagen, og hvilke utfordringer dagens unge står i.Jeg snakker også med dr. Gabor Maté om hans tanker rundt ADHD, og med professor Allen Frances om hva som har skjedd innen psykiatrien de siste femti årene. Blant annet.

This week saw the latest Preventing Overdiagnosis conference - this time in Copenhagen. The conference is a is a forum where researchers and practitioners can present examples of overdiagnosis - and we heard about the various ways which disease definitions are being subtly widened, and diagnostic thresholds lowered. In this podcast we talk to Allen Frances, psychiatrist and former chair of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. We also hear from friends of the podcast, Steve Woloshin and Lisa Schwartz about the way in which some disease awareness campaigns fuel inappropriate diagnosis. https://www.preventingoverdiagnosis.net/ https://www.bmj.com/too-much-medicine

Described as one of world's most prominent psychiatrists, Dr Allen Frances recently made the controversial claim that 'Donald Trump isn't mad, we are'. In this episode, he shares the thinking behind this now infamous statement that attracted both praise and condemnation from mental health professionals and media around the globe. In recent years, Allen Frances headed the Taskforce which wrote the 4th edition of the influential psychiatric manual of mental disorders, the DSM. But now he's become one of its loudest critics. In this episode, Allen Frances argues that we're now taking every day experiences that are part of the human condition, overdiagnosing them as mental disorders and prescribing pills when there's not a pill solution for every problem in life. Allen Frances also talks candidly to Ray about the time when he was the recipient of pharmaceutical company generosity - explaining his feeling now of regret and cautioning young doctors to avoid all financial ties with the industry. For a full transcript of this episode visit https://australia.cochrane.org/trd-allen-frances-interview-transcript

We talk to renowned psychiatrist Allen Frances about his latest book Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump.

​Why is it that so many people seem to have anxiety, depression, ADHD, or some other psychological disorder? Are we in the midst of a mental illness epidemic? Or, is it possible we've shifted our perception of what's "normal" ​such that what was once called shyness is now called Social Anxiety Disorder and grieving the death of a loved one is labeled as Clinical Depression? To examine this question, psychiatrist Dr. Allen Frances joins me to discuss his book, "Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, the DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life." Dr. Frances sheds light on the profound influence pharmaceutical companies have on the mental health landscape and provides us with strategies for approaching mental health from an informed and empowered position.

This track was originally published at HealthNewsReview.org on October 10th, 2017. To read the associated blog, and link to additional resources visit: https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2017/10/podcast-35-allen-frances-md-psychiatrists-take-dsm-pharma-donald-trum/ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Is President Donald Trump mentally ill? Do we really need over 500 psychiatric diagnoses? What do the changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (or 'DSM' for short) over the past 60+ years say about psychiatry? The influence of industry? Us? This conversation with renowned psychiatrist, Allen Frances MD, although just over 10 minutes long, touches on all the above and much more. Trust me, he's not shy.

Allen Frances doesn’t think Donald Trump is "crazy." This is not comforting news. Last winter, the former the chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and the department of psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine wrote a widely circulated letter to the New York Times affirming that as the man who “wrote the criteria” that define narcissistic personality disorder, Trump doesn’t seem to be suffering from it. Instead, as he suggests in his new book, he’s just “a bad person.” Which is worse. In his new book, “Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump,” Frances suggests that it’s America that’s the psychologically distressed party here — and offers his insights on what it takes to become “rational again.” In this episode, Frances speaks with Salon's Mary Elizabeth Williams about why we make bad choices, and how the best results can come from the worst crises.

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist Allen Frances MD, author of “Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump”. For the countless Americans who are concerned about the future of our democracy, Dr. Frances provides an urgently needed prescription for reclaiming our psychological bearings. Dr. Frances was the chairman of the DSM-IV Task Force and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Duke University. Kathryn also interviews psychology professor Jean Twenge PhD, author of “iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – And Completely Unprepared for Adulthood”. They are glued to the internet, socialize in person less and have higher rates of anxiety and depression. They party less, get along better with their parents and are more open-minded than any generation before them. Dr. Twenge analyzes data from decades of studies to bring us closer to understanding this next generation and our future.

Kathryn interviews psychiatrist Allen Frances MD, author of “Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump”. For the countless Americans who are concerned about the future of our democracy, Dr. Frances provides an urgently needed prescription for reclaiming our psychological bearings. Dr. Frances was the chairman of the DSM-IV Task Force and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Duke University. Kathryn also interviews psychology professor Jean Twenge PhD, author of “iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – And Completely Unprepared for Adulthood”. They are glued to the internet, socialize in person less and have higher rates of anxiety and depression. They party less, get along better with their parents and are more open-minded than any generation before them. Dr. Twenge analyzes data from decades of studies to bring us closer to understanding this next generation and our future.

"Calling Trump crazy allows us to avoid confronting the craziness in our society—if we want to get sane, we must first gain insight about ourselves. Simply put: Trump isn’t crazy, but our society is." - Dr. Allen FrancesThis week on the show we interview one of the men who literally wrote the book on mental illness as we answer the question - Is Trump crazy? And what does it say about America that he was elected to the highest office in the land? Psychiatrist Dr. Allen Frances analyzes the national psyche, viewing the rise of Donald J. Trump as darkly symptomatic of a deeper societal distress. Drawing on his vast experience, Dr. Frances explains American society’s collective slide away from sanity and offers an urgently needed prescription for reclaiming our bearings.Dr. Allen Frances chaired the task force that produced the fourth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders, which is is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and offers a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. He then became critical of later versions, and he warned that we are currently "over-treating" mental disorders and finding problems where there are none. Dr. Frances is professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Duke University School of Medicine.He is author of the new book, Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump.

Jesse and Brittany talk to Dr. Allen Frances, author of the new book ‘Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump'. Issues discussed include the armchair diagnosis of Donald Trump from both professionals and individuals in the general population, Donald Trump's behavior throughout his life, and what his election says about the... The post #BONUS – “Dr. Allen Frances, author of ‘Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump'.” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

It's no secret that Donald J. Trump is possessed of an outsized ego. Some psychiatrists speculate that he suffers from a psychiatric condition known as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), which is defined by grandiosity, insecurity, callousness, and a predatory approach to human relationships. Dr. Allen Frances, who helped write the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder for psychiatry's diagnostic bible, argues that Trump does not meet the criteria for NPD because he doesn't suffer from his egocentric behavior. Rather, Frances argues, Trump makes other people suffer and should therefore be understood as a bad person rather than one with a mental illness. Frances and host Lindsay Beyerstein use the question of the president's mental health as a jumping off point to consider the nature of psychiatric diagnosis and the applicability of psychiatric concepts to politics. Recommended Reading: How Trump Could Get Fired, by Evan Osnos for The New Yorker

Jesse and Brittany discuss the reasons behind their delayed episode, as well as their BONUS episode with Dr. Allen Frances, a recent survey asking Facebook users the reasons behind deleting their friends, a recent study on same-sex marriage policy's impact on adolescent suicide rates, the Obama Administration's effort to preserve intelligence on Donald Trump's Russia... The post #281 – “Allen Frances, Deleting Facebook Friends & Same Sex Marriage Policy's Impact on Suicide, Donald Trump & Jeff Sessions' Russia Problem, and the Joint Session Speech.” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

Jesse and Brittany are joined by Dr. Allen Frances, former chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and of the department of psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine, and professor emeritus at Duke. In this interview, we discuss Dr. Frances' upcoming book with the working title, “Death and Life of American Sanity: A Psychiatrists' Perspective... The post #BONUS – “Dr. Allen Frances on Diagnosing Donald Trump.” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

Flera namnkunniga personer har på senare tid kritiserat både behandling och diagnoser inom psykiatrin, vissa går så långt som att säga att vården gör mer skada än nytta för många patienter. Psykofarmaka dödar många. Om vi bara använde 2% av den psykofarmaka som används idag skulle vi ha en mycket friskare befolkning som ville leva mycket längre. Det säger den danske läkaren och professorn Peter Gøtzsche som riktar stark kritik mot psykiatrin. Han menar att psykiatrin köper läkemedelsindustrins manipulerade studier med hull och hår och gör människor läkemedelsberoende i onödan. Den amerikanske psykiatern Allen Frances har också länge varit kritisk till psykiatrin. Han menar att det blivit en inflation i antalet diagnoser och är oroad över hur unga personer diagnosticeras och i vissa fall behandlas i förebyggande syfte. Svidande kritik riktas även mot den svenska psykiatriska vården. Förre nationella psykiatrisamordnaren Anders Printz gick tidigare i höstas ut och sa att hela den svenska psykiatrin behöver skrotas och byggas om från början. Hur mår egentligen psykiatrin och vad behöver göras för att komma på rätt köl? Gäster i studion är Åsa Nilsonne, psykiater och professor i medicinsk psykologi vid KI och Sven Román, barn och ungdomspsykiater BUP Mora. Programledare är Ulrika Hjalmarson Neideman.

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss the new depression screening guidelines proposed by the The US Preventive Services Task Force, the response to these guidelines by Allen Frances, and the perils of podcast procrastination. Related … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I review an excellent article by Allen Frances in which he excoriates us all for turning a blind eye to those in our society who need mental health services the most. … Continue reading →

Kathryn interviews professor emeritus at Duke University School of Medicine Allen Frances MD, author of “Saving Normal: An Insider Revolts Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life”. Frances was the chairperson of the DSM 4 Task Force and part of the leadership group for DSM 3 and DSM 3 (Revised). But with the newly published DSM-5, Frances finds himself the leading critic of the revision and is on a passionate quest to save what is “normal.” Kathryn also interviews award-winning journalist Gail Sheehy, author of “Daring: My Passages”. Sheehy is the author of the New York Times bestseller Passages, one of the ten most influential books of our time. Sheehy blaxed a trail in a man's world, taking on assignments when she had no experience. She invented psychological character portraits of national and world leaders, writing about the Clintons, both Bushes, Margaret Thatcher, Saddam Hussein and more.

Kathryn interviews professor emeritus at Duke University School of Medicine Allen Frances MD, author of “Saving Normal: An Insider Revolts Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life”. Frances was the chairperson of the DSM 4 Task Force and part of the leadership group for DSM 3 and DSM 3 (Revised). But with the newly published DSM-5, Frances finds himself the leading critic of the revision and is on a passionate quest to save what is “normal.” Kathryn also interviews award-winning journalist Gail Sheehy, author of “Daring: My Passages”. Sheehy is the author of the New York Times bestseller Passages, one of the ten most influential books of our time. Sheehy blaxed a trail in a man's world, taking on assignments when she had no experience. She invented psychological character portraits of national and world leaders, writing about the Clintons, both Bushes, Margaret Thatcher, Saddam Hussein and more.

Dr Allen Francis joins Jason Hartman on today's Holistic Survival Show to discuss the importance of changing diagnosis methods in the US and the drug usage trends resulting from this. As the situation currently standard, the number of people dependant on anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs and anti-psychotic drugs is truly staggering - a topic which Francis attempts to explain and understand.   Key Takeaways  02.20 – In America, the current statistics for the usage of anti-depressant or psychiatric medication are quite staggering. 04.20 – By advertising directly to consumers, drug companies are now making billions of dollars in unnecessary prescriptions. 08.10 – Ideally, the same disassociation will occur with drug companies as has occurred with big tobacco companies over the last 2 decades. 09.40 – A simple change of paying primary care doctors more and giving them more time with patients could transform medical standards in the US. 13.50 – A ‘let's hope for the best' mentality only serves to cause more problems. 15.45 – The debates on mass shootings and the motivation behind them always falls to more generalized gun crime, rather than on what drugs were being taken. 17.30 – Comparing the varying medical markets and systems of the US to other countries such as Egypt yields some unbelievable results. 19.30 – DSM-5 turns everyday issues into massive diagnosable health concerns. 21.25 – The guidelines mean that everyone who is a specialist sees their specialty in everybody.      

Join Scott Cluthe on FACEBOOK HERE  Join Scott's FREE NEWSLETTER HERE  Get a FREE BOOK of Your Choice HERE Live tonight Dr Allen Frances, MD and Scott Cluthe discuss Saving Normal & out of control psychiatric diagnosis in America.  From "the most powerful psychiatrist in America" (New York Times) and "the man who wrote the book on mental illness" (Wired), a deeply fascinating and urgently important critique of the widespread medicalization of normality Anyone living a full, rich life experiences ups and downs, stresses, disappointments, sorrows, and setbacks. These challenges are a normal part of being human, and they should not be treated as psychiatric disease. However, today millions of people who are really no more than "worried well" are being diagnosed as having a mental disorder and are receiving unnecessary treatment. In Saving Normal, Allen Frances, one of the world's most influential psychiatrists, warns that mislabeling everyday problems as mental illness has shocking implications for individuals and society: stigmatizing a healthy person as mentally ill leads to unnecessary, harmful medications, the narrowing of horizons, misallocation of medical resources, and draining of the budgets of families and the nation. We also shift responsibility for our mental well-being away from our own naturally resilient and self-healing brains, which have kept us sane for hundreds of thousands of years, and into the hands of "Big Pharma".

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has far reaching influence beyond that of psychiatric diagnosis. On this episode, Dr. Allen Frances discussed saving normal.

Nach mehreren Monaten der Abstinenz hatte mich meine Timeline dran erinnert, wo ich meine Mikros beim Umzug hingepackt hatte und ich habe mich unter der Aufwendung von Unmengen Nasenspray aufgemacht die 16. Episode des Realitätsfilters aufzunehmen. Dabei sind die Themen der heutigen Sendung Die Autismusinflation des Allen Frances mit einem Gastkommentar von Jörn de Haen – Der Link zum Interview Der Schattenspringer von Fuchskind – … Continue reading rf016 – Newsfilter Februar ’14 »

Nach mehreren Monaten der Abstinenz hatte mich meine Timeline dran erinnert, wo ich meine Mikros beim Umzug hingepackt hatte und ich habe mich unter der Aufwendung von Unmengen Nasenspray aufgemacht die 16. Episode des Realitätsfilters aufzunehmen. Dabei sind die Themen der heutigen Sendung Die Autismusinflation des Allen Frances mit einem Gastkommentar von Jörn de Haen – Der Link zum Interview Der Schattenspringer von Fuchskind – … Continue reading rf016 – Newsfilter Februar ’14 »

Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life   Is it possible that soon most of us will all have a diagnosable mental illness? Will our differences, which make us so unique and wonderful, only be looked in the negative, as a disorder, with the mindset of needing to be fixed when in fact, we are not truly broken  Referred to as "The most famous and honored psychiatrist in America"  Dr. Allen Frances makes his 3rd appearance, he is a clinician, educator, researcher, and leading authority on psychiatric diagnosis. He chaired the DSM-IV Task Force, was a member of the Task Force that

  Dr Allen Frances Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force returns to discuss the confusion and concerns over the soon to be released DSMV.  How will the changes impact your child?  What do the changes mean for your childs accommodations?  Why are so many additions and revisions causing so much controversy?   The DSM is one of the most powerful manuals of our time.  The criteria within determines not only the diagnosis and labels but the treatments and funding for our children.   Join the man who has been outspoken and steadfast in his beliefs about the state of the DSM and how it will impact our lives. 

Dr Allen Frances Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force returns to discuss the confusion and concerns over the soon to be released DSMV.  How will the changes impact your child?  What do the changes mean for your childs accommodations?  Why are so many additions and revisions causing so much controversy?   The DSM is one of the most powerful manuals of our time.  The criteria within determines not only the diagnosis and labels but the treatments and funding for our children.   Join the man who has been outspoken and steadfast in his beliefs about the state of the DSM and how it will impact our lives.