Podcast 383: Debunking the myth of the chemical imbalance with renown psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Moncrieff

<p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncreiff about critical psychiatry, &nbsp;the difference between a drug-centered and disease-centered approach in the field of mental health, the history of psychiatry, withdrawal from psychotropic drugs, the dangers of medicalizing misery, the myth of the chemical imbalance, the potential downsides of using psychedelics to treat mental health, and so much more!</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/debunking-the-myth-of-the-chemical-imbalance-with-dr-joanna-moncrieff</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to </strong><a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf"><u><strong>http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf</strong></u></a><strong> and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Gladskin: Right now, Gladskin is offering my listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/DRLEAF</strong></p> <p><strong>-Catalina Crunch: See why Catalina Crunch Cereal is the fastest growing cereal brand in America. &nbsp;Just go to </strong><a href="https://us.catalinacrunch.com/products/keto-cereal-best-sellers-variety-pack?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=arm&amp;utm_campaign=DRLEAF"><u><strong>catalinacrunch.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong> for 15% off your first order—plus FREE shipping.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>3:11</strong> What critical psychiatry means &amp; why Joanna calls herself a critical psychiatrist</p> <p><strong>6:30</strong> The difference between a drug-centered &amp; disease-centered approach to psychiatry</p> <p><strong>14:05</strong> Research bias &amp; common misconceptions in mental healthcare</p