# Bipolar Depression on The No Agenda Show

Bipolar Depression comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to January 2018.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** May 2010 – January 2018
- **Related topics:** [Bipolar Disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), [Abilify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abilify.md), [Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [Amanda Knox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amanda-knox.md), [Big Pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [Dsm-iv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-iv.md), [Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu.md), [John Quincy Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-quincy-adams.md), [Mayo Clinic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayo-clinic.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Historical US Presidents, Psychiatric Disorder Diagnoses

- **Episode:** [998: Service Burro](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/998-service-burro.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-13
- **Time:** 17:18–20:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/998-service-burro/chapter/historical-us-presidents-psychiatric-disorder-diagnoses.md

A review of the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease lists retrospective psychiatric diagnoses for several U.S. Presidents based on DSM-IV criteria. Notable mentions include John Quincy Adams (bipolar), Franklin Pierce (alcohol dependence), and Abraham Lincoln (major depressive disorder), illustrating that mental health struggles have been present throughout the history of the executive branch.

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### Pharmaceutical Drugs, Mass Shooter Side Effects

- **Episode:** [762: 400,000 A-Bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-04
- **Time:** 59:43–1:04:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/pharmaceutical-drugs-mass-shooter-side-effects.md

The potential link between psychiatric medications and mass shootings is often overlooked in mainstream reporting. Commercials for drugs like Latuda and Toujeo list side effects including confusion, impaired judgment, and suicidal thoughts, which critics argue may play a role in the behavior of violent offenders.

Keywords: toujeo, latuda, [bipolar depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-depression.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md)

### Government Stimulus, Amanda Knox, and Pharmaceutical Advertisements

- **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-25
- **Time:** 2:44–9:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/government-stimulus-amanda-knox-and-pharmaceutical-advertisements.md

A series of news clips and advertisements cover diverse topics including a Government Accountability Office report criticizing White House stimulus job claims and the legal case of Amanda Knox. The segment includes public service announcements regarding the flu and pharmaceutical advertisements for bipolar depression and rheumatoid arthritis. It concludes with a dramatic "Voice of Terror" propaganda-style clip and a list of adult film starlets.

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### Pharmaceutical Marketing, Abilify and Seroquel Side Effects

- **Episode:** [236: Kids with Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/236-kids-with-depression.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-19
- **Time:** 44:36–50:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/236-kids-with-depression/chapter/pharmaceutical-marketing-abilify-and-seroquel-side-effects.md

The hosts criticize a report suggesting low-dose Prozac for PMS and play back-to-back commercials for Abilify and Seroquel XR. They highlight the nearly identical, severe side effects listed in the ads, including death, stroke, and uncontrollable muscle movements. They argue that Big Pharma is rebranding powerful antipsychotics for mild depression to expand their market.

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### Bipolar Disorder and Environmental Stress

- **Episode:** [203: Slaughterhouse Blues](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/203-slaughterhouse-blues.md)
- **Published:** 2010-05-27
- **Time:** 1:48:36–1:50:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/203-slaughterhouse-blues/chapter/bipolar-disorder-and-environmental-stress.md

The hosts revisit a controversial discussion on bipolar disorder, noting that the Mayo Clinic identifies environmental stress and trauma as potential causes rather than just chemical imbalances. They suggest that the constant barrage of negative news and social control measures contributes to widespread psychological distress. They advocate for turning off the television as a primary mental health strategy.

Keywords: [bipolar disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), manic depression, [mayo clinic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mayo-clinic.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md)

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