# Mental Health on The No Agenda Show Mental Health comes up in 313 chapters across 256 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 313 - **Episodes:** 256 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 313 ### Carl Miller and the Eulogy for John C. Dvorak - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 2:56:52–2:59:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/carl-miller-and-the-eulogy-for-john-c-dvorak.md Carl Miller, a blue-collar worker from New Jersey, shares how the show aided his mental health recovery following a botched spine surgery. He expresses deep emotional resonance with the host's eulogy for John C. Dvorak. Miller requests "JCD Hot Pockets" and "Baby Making Karma," contributing to the final show's executive production. Keywords: carl miller, [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), [eulogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eulogy.md), spine surgery, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md) ### Senator Tuberville Claims Furries are Infiltrating Aviation - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 1:34:52–1:37:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/senator-tuberville-claims-furries-are-infiltrating-aviation.md Senator Tommy Tuberville claimed that the "furry" community—individuals who dress as animals—is increasingly represented among airline pilots and air traffic controllers. Tuberville cited research suggesting a link between gender confusion and the furry community, calling for the return of mental health institutions. He expressed concern that pilots might be "meowing" on aviation frequencies, which he views as a sign of societal decline. Keywords: tommy tuberville, [furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [air traffic controllers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-controllers.md) ### Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) and Emotional Numbness - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 1:59:26–2:03:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/post-ssri-sexual-dysfunction-pssd-and-emotional-numbness.md A growing number of young adults are reporting Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), a condition involving permanent sexual and emotional numbness following the use of antidepressants. Patient advocates like Lauren Friedman describe the condition as a "full nervous system injury" that removes the ability to feel pleasure, romance, or connection to family. Keywords: pssd, [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), lauren friedman, [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md) ### Tourette Syndrome on Television, Personal Tics - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:06:38–1:08:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/tourette-syndrome-on-television-personal-tics.md Adam Curry discusses his personal experience with physical tics and twitches while working on television. He reflects on how being "different" can be perceived as interesting rather than a drawback, touching on the broader concept of the autism spectrum. Keywords: [tourette syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-syndrome.md), [autism spectrum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism-spectrum.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [tics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tics.md) ### California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Meta Whistleblowers - **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-20 - **Time:** 1:55:49–2:01:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/california-attorney-general-rob-bonta-on-meta-whistleblowers.md California Attorney General Rob Bonta describes the state's case against Meta as "devastating," focusing on internal data showing Instagram's negative impact on teenage girls. Evidence presented in court suggests Meta knew that 13% of teen girls reported the platform made suicidal thoughts worse, yet the company continued to deploy addictive features. Bonta emphasizes that the core of the case is Meta's alleged deception of Congress and the public regarding product safety. Keywords: [rob bonta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-bonta.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md) ### USS Abraham Lincoln, Navy Morale and Deployment Length - **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-16 - **Time:** 1:28:27–1:40:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/uss-abraham-lincoln-navy-morale-and-deployment-length.md Reports from MSNOW highlight low morale and mental health struggles aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for over 260 days without a port call. Families of sailors reported shortages of food and hygiene products like soap and toothpaste. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied these reports, while the hosts question the validity of the "food shortage" claims, suggesting the media is using the story to attack the administration's military actions. Keywords: [uss abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-abraham-lincoln.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md) ### Argentina Flight Instructor Suicide, Student Pilot Landing - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 1:34:54–1:36:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/argentina-flight-instructor-suicide-student-pilot-landing.md A 22-year-old student pilot in Argentina was forced to land a Cessna 150 alone after her instructor, Leandro Bertazzo, jumped to his death mid-flight. Bertazzo reportedly told the student "you know what to do" before unbuckling his seatbelt and exiting the aircraft. The incident highlights the issue of unreported mental health struggles among aviation professionals. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [flight instructor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-instructor.md), [suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide.md), cessna 150, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Canada's MAID Program, Infant Euthanasia Proposals - **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-09 - **Time:** 1:27:52–1:32:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/canada-s-maid-program-infant-euthanasia-proposals.md The discussion turns to the widening scope of the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program in Canada. Concerns are raised regarding proposals to extend euthanasia to infants with severe deformities and "mature minors" without parental consent. Reports indicate that some Canadians are requesting lethal injections due to poverty, loneliness, and lack of housing rather than terminal illness, leading the hosts to label the trend a "suicide cult." Keywords: [maid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maid.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md), quebec college of physicians, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), suicide cult ### Mental Health Industrial Complex and GLP-3 Peptides - **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-11 - **Time:** 1:35:08–1:40:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/mental-health-industrial-complex-and-glp-3-peptides.md A licensed therapist from Portland, Oregon, warns about the "mental health industrial complex," where normal human emotions are increasingly pathologized and medicalized through social media influence. The discussion also covers the rise of GLP-3 peptides, marketed as the "Wolverine peptide," and the potential side effects of over-medicating personality traits. Keywords: glp-3, [peptides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peptides.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), bipolar spectrum ### Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and SSRI Chemical Imbalance Theory - **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-31 - **Time:** 23:15–30:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/joe-rogan-theo-von-and-ssri-chemical-imbalance-theory.md Joe Rogan discussed comedian Theo Von's struggles with mental health and his use of SSRI medications like Lexapro. Rogan challenged the "chemical imbalance" theory of depression, calling it a medical lie and a sales pitch by pharmaceutical companies. Rogan later issued an apology to Von, which some interpret as a response to audience pressure regarding both medical advice and Von's previous comments on Israel. Keywords: [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [theo von](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theo-von.md), [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [lexapro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexapro.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md) ### White House Shooting, Nasir Best, Surveillance Realities - **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-24 - **Time:** 59:14–1:04:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/white-house-shooting-nasir-best-surveillance-realities.md A suspect identified as Nasir Best was fatally shot by Secret Service agents near the White House after entering a restricted area. Despite Best having a history of mental health issues and prior interactions with law enforcement, the hosts argue this proves that government surveillance systems like Palantir and Flock cameras are not as effective as public perception suggests. They emphasize that law enforcement often fails to track known individuals despite advanced technology. Keywords: nasir best, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), flock cameras, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Miss Rodeo America and SSRI Awareness - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 2:31:25–2:36:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/miss-rodeo-america-and-ssri-awareness.md Dame Rodeo Queen, a former Miss Rodeo America, shared a story of "divine intervention" after a podcast segment about the negative side effects of SSRIs helped her family identify a medical issue. She also discussed her role as an ambassador for professional rodeo. The hosts praise her for using her platform to encourage donations and community support. Keywords: miss rodeo america, [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), barrel racing, divine intervention ### RFK Jr. and SSRI Withdrawal Dangers - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 43:41–49:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/rfk-jr-and-ssri-withdrawal-dangers.md The hosts discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on the dangers of antidepressants and the difficulty of withdrawal. A listener anecdote from Amsterdam describes extreme agitation and aggressive behavior while taking Lexapro, highlighting the "therapeutic illusion" where withdrawal symptoms are often misdiagnosed as a relapse of the underlying condition. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [lexapro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexapro.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [withdrawal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/withdrawal.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### SPLC, Alabama Mental Health Crisis - **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-26 - **Time:** 26:48–28:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/splc-alabama-mental-health-crisis.md A "boots on the ground" report from Alabama links the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to the collapse of the state's mental health system. The SPLC represented the plaintiff in the Ricky Wyatt case, which set standards so high and costly that Alabama and other states eventually opted out of providing mental healthcare. An 88-year-old attorney involved in the litigation blames the SPLC for the national lack of mental health facilities. Keywords: [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), ricky wyatt, [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), lurleen wallace ### Politics as Religion, Trump Derangement Syndrome - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 53:04–56:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/politics-as-religion-trump-derangement-syndrome.md Mental health professionals are observing a rise in "grievance culture," where individuals are so hyper-focused on national politics that they cannot enjoy their personal lives. This phenomenon, often termed "Trump Derangement Syndrome," has led to persistent protests in places like Dripping Springs, Texas, and Berkeley, California. Analysts suggest that for many Americans, national politics has replaced traditional religion as a primary source of identity and conflict. Keywords: [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), grievance culture, [dripping springs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dripping-springs.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), national religion ### Mark Zuckerberg, Meta Lawsuit, Social Media Addiction - **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-22 - **Time:** 54:11–58:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/mark-zuckerberg-meta-lawsuit-social-media-addiction.md Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial in Los Angeles regarding allegations that social media platforms intentionally addict children. Kara Swisher discusses the failure of age-gating and the internal company emails that suggest leadership ignored employee warnings about safety. The trial focuses on whether these platforms cause "problematic usage" or genuine clinical addiction in young users. 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Kara Swisher describes social media as a "casino of attention" designed to trigger dopamine hits through likes and followers. The discussion emphasizes that even successful adults are susceptible to the toxic psychological effects of these platforms. 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Separately, a report from an ER nurse discusses the high rates of suicidal ideation and medical complications among transgender patients. The segment criticizes the healthcare system for failing to provide adequate long-term support for individuals who undergo gender transition. 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Mickey Small has since become a moderator for an online forum where hundreds of people seek support after their lives were "upended" by AI chatbots, a development the hosts find concerning. 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