# Psychiatry on The No Agenda Show Psychiatry comes up in 38 chapters across 35 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2009 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 38 - **Episodes:** 35 - **Discussed:** November 2009 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Barry Goldwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-goldwater.md), [Big Pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Goldwater Rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldwater-rule.md), [Adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [Mental Illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md), [Pharmaceutical Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [Haldol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haldol.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 38 ### Moral Injury Diagnosis, Harvard Public Health, DSM - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 2:25:07–2:27:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/moral-injury-diagnosis-harvard-public-health-dsm.md The American Psychiatric Association has added "moral injury" to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Research led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health defines the condition as psychological harm from witnessing or committing acts that violate one's moral code. Critics argue the DSM is increasingly used as a tool to pathologize normal human experiences to justify pharmaceutical interventions. Keywords: moral injury, [dsm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Drone Strikes and Psychiatric Manual Conflicts of Interest - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 52:47–55:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/drone-strikes-and-psychiatric-manual-conflicts-of-interest.md U.S. drone strikes in North Waziristan are characterized as "pipeline protection." Meanwhile, a study in *PLOS Medicine* reveals that 70% of the DSM-5 task force members have financial ties to pharmaceutical companies, leading to a prediction that "sleep disorders" will be the next major profit center for drug manufacturers. Keywords: [waziristan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waziristan.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), sleep disorders, [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### Mental Health Records and James Holmes Case - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 2:19:30–2:21:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/mental-health-records-and-james-holmes-case.md The hosts argue that "common sense" gun legislation is actually a move to control citizens through mental health records. They use the James Holmes Aurora theater shooting case to illustrate how psychiatric warnings and medications are being used to justify increased state surveillance. Keywords: [james holmes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-holmes.md), [aurora shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-shooting.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### University Suicide Prevention, Power of Suggestion - **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-16 - **Time:** 1:21:04–1:23:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/university-suicide-prevention-power-of-suggestion.md A discussion on university mental health policies explored whether faculty should be trained to identify suicidal ideation in students. While some administrators worry that talking about suicide might encourage it, psychiatrists argue there is no evidence that asking patients about self-harm implants the idea. Critics of this approach suggest that constant focus on mental health "experiences" may inadvertently use the power of suggestion on vulnerable youth. Keywords: [suicide prevention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-prevention.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), university faculty, power of suggestion ### Ketamine for Depression and Zoloft Side Effects - **Episode:** [1559: COBALT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1559-cobalt.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-28 - **Time:** 38:13–41:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1559-cobalt/chapter/ketamine-for-depression-and-zoloft-side-effects.md A new study explores the use of intravenous ketamine as a treatment for severe depression that does not respond to traditional medications. The hosts contrast this with a listener's negative experience with Zoloft, which reportedly caused increased anger and personality changes. They question the accessibility of ketamine treatments and the prevalence of antidepressant prescriptions in modern medicine. Keywords: [ketamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ketamine.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [zoloft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoloft.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Nutritional Psychiatry and Brain Foods for Children - **Episode:** [1493: Maiden America](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-09 - **Time:** 2:28:09–2:32:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america/chapter/nutritional-psychiatry-and-brain-foods-for-children.md Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, recommends six categories of "brain foods" for children, including wild-caught salmon, leafy greens, and eggs. The hosts criticize the list for omitting meat proteins and suggest that "wild-caught" salmon is increasingly difficult to find in standard supermarkets. They also mock the doctor's appearance in relation to her health advice. Keywords: uma naidoo, [harvard medical school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-medical-school.md), nutritional psychiatry, omega-3, wild salmon ### Psychological Profiling and OSS History - **Episode:** [993: Let Them Speak #1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 38:00–42:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1/chapter/psychological-profiling-and-oss-history.md Pieczenik discusses the history of psychological profiling in intelligence, tracing it back to the OSS and figures like Ruth Benedict. He explains how Benedict's analysis of the Japanese national character influenced General Douglas MacArthur's decision to retain Emperor Hirohito. Pieczenik views himself as the heir to this tradition of applying psychoanalytical theory to nation-state behavior. Keywords: [oss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oss.md), psychological profiling, ruth benedict, douglas macarthur, hirohito, [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### Nutritional Psychiatry, Global Mental Health Crisis, Junk Food - **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-22 - **Time:** 1:37:09–1:44:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/nutritional-psychiatry-global-mental-health-crisis-junk-food.md Dr. Georgia Ede, a psychiatrist, discusses the alarming rise in college students arriving on campus already prescribed multiple psychiatric medications. She posits that the decline in global mental health is primarily driven by the modern diet of processed junk food and chemicals rather than just chemical imbalances. Keywords: georgia ede, [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), [junk food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/junk-food.md) ### Duty to Warn, Dr. Bandy Lee on Trump's Mental Health - **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-05 - **Time:** 46:52–54:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/duty-to-warn-dr-bandy-lee-on-trump-s-mental-health.md Dr. Bandy Lee, a Yale forensic psychiatrist, discusses the "Duty to Warn" movement and her book, *The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump*. The movement argues that mental health professionals have an ethical obligation to speak out about the President's perceived instability, despite the "Goldwater Rule" which prohibits diagnosing public figures without an examination. The discussion on *Democracy Now!* focuses on Trump's impulsivity and the potential for nuclear conflict. Keywords: bandy lee, [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [duty to warn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duty-to-warn.md), [goldwater rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldwater-rule.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### Goldwater Rule, Psychiatric Assessments of Donald Trump - **Episode:** [952: iChip®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-03 - **Time:** 14:45–18:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip/chapter/goldwater-rule-psychiatric-assessments-of-donald-trump.md The American Psychoanalytic Association's decision to move away from the Goldwater Rule is examined in the context of President Donald Trump. This rule traditionally prohibited mental health professionals from diagnosing public figures without a personal examination. The upcoming book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump," featuring assessments from 27 psychiatrists, is highlighted as a manifestation of this shift in professional ethics and political discourse. Keywords: [goldwater rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldwater-rule.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), american psychoanalytic association, [barry goldwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-goldwater.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Morning Joe Panel and the Goldwater Rule - **Episode:** [918: Kim Jong Yum Yum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/918-kim-jong-yum-yum.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-06 - **Time:** 5:07–10:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/918-kim-jong-yum-yum/chapter/morning-joe-panel-and-the-goldwater-rule.md The discussion focuses on the Goldwater Rule, which prohibits psychiatrists from diagnosing public figures without a personal examination. Clips from Morning Joe show a panel questioning President Donald Trump's mental stability and suggesting he has a psychological disorder. The hosts critique the panel for demonstrating the same obsessive behavior they attribute to the President. Keywords: [barry goldwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-goldwater.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [mika brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mika-brzezinski.md), [joe scarborough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-scarborough.md) ### Goldwater Rule, Trump Mental Health Petition - **Episode:** [909: Virtue Signalling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-05 - **Time:** 1:27:21–1:34:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling/chapter/goldwater-rule-trump-mental-health-petition.md Psychiatrists are reportedly breaking the "Goldwater Rule," which prohibits diagnosing public figures without an examination, by signing a petition declaring Donald Trump mentally ill. Dr. John Gardner argues that mental health professionals have a "duty to warn" the public, citing the 25th Amendment as a mechanism for removal. Keywords: [goldwater rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldwater-rule.md), [barry goldwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-goldwater.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md) ### Goldwater Rule, Psychiatric Ethics in Politics - **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-14 - **Time:** 45:20–47:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/goldwater-rule-psychiatric-ethics-in-politics.md The "Goldwater Rule" is a professional ethics principle that forbids psychiatrists from diagnosing public figures they have not personally examined. This rule was established after a 1964 magazine poll of psychiatrists regarding Barry Goldwater's mental fitness led to a successful libel lawsuit. The hosts discuss how this rule is being tested by modern media coverage of Donald Trump. Keywords: [barry goldwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-goldwater.md), [goldwater rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldwater-rule.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) ### Psychiatry Under the Influence, SSRI Corruption - **Episode:** [826: Ten Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-19 - **Time:** 2:09:25–2:11:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times/chapter/psychiatry-under-the-influence-ssri-corruption.md The book "Psychiatry Under the Influence" by Robert Whitaker is recommended for its investigation into the institutional corruption of the psychiatric industry. The text argues that the science behind psychiatric drugs is deeply flawed and influenced by pharmaceutical interests. The book features a foreword by Lawrence Lessig and is cited as essential reading for understanding the "brain science" industry. Keywords: robert whitaker, [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), institutional corruption, [lawrence lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-lessig.md) ### Autism Diagnosis and fMRI Limitations - **Episode:** [796: Bomb Denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/796-bomb-denmark.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-05 - **Time:** 2:32:34–2:35:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/796-bomb-denmark/chapter/autism-diagnosis-and-fmri-limitations.md A psychiatry researcher clarifies that autism cannot be diagnosed via CAT scan or fMRI, despite claims made to some patients. While studies show statistical differences in brain activity among those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, these findings are not yet approved for clinical diagnosis. The hosts warn listeners that they are being "hoodwinked" if told otherwise. Keywords: [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), aspergillus, fmri, [cat scan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cat-scan.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### Tourette Syndrome, Personal Advice and Mick Jagger Anecdote - **Episode:** [625: Touching the Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-12 - **Time:** 2:22:25–2:27:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick/chapter/tourette-syndrome-personal-advice-and-mick-jagger-anecdote.md Adam Curry responds to a listener's email about a son recently diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. Curry shares his personal experience living with the condition, advising against psychiatric medication and encouraging openness rather than trying to hide the symptoms. He recounts a humorous anecdote about Mick Jagger noticing his "weird tick" and finding it interesting, emphasizing that such traits can be seen as unique rather than negative. Keywords: [tourette syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-syndrome.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [mick jagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mick-jagger.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [medication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medication.md), [ticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ticks.md) ### Dr. Charles Sophy, Elliot Rodger's Therapist - **Episode:** [621: Gun Extremists](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/621-gun-extremists.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-30 - **Time:** 1:20:32–1:26:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/621-gun-extremists/chapter/dr-charles-sophy-elliot-rodger-s-therapist.md Dr. Charles Sophy, a high-profile Beverly Hills psychiatrist and medical director for Los Angeles County's child welfare agency, is identified as Elliot Rodger's therapist. Despite his frequent appearances on the Dr. Phil show and the Today Show, Sophy has not been prominently interviewed regarding the Isla Vista shooting. Sophy's private practice has included celebrities like Paris Hilton and cast members of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Keywords: charles sophy, elliot rodger, [foster care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foster-care.md), [dr. phil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-phil.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### DSM-5 Updates, Psychiatric Billing Codes, Big Pharma - **Episode:** [546: Munich Moment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-08 - **Time:** 1:45:52–1:50:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment/chapter/dsm-5-updates-psychiatric-billing-codes-big-pharma.md A report from a listener who attended a seminar on the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is discussed. The hosts highlight new diagnoses like "Restless Leg Syndrome" and "forgetfulness in the elderly," which they link to pharmaceutical company interests. They also note the alignment of DSM-5 codes with the ICD-10 for global insurance billing purposes. Keywords: [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md), [restless leg syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/restless-leg-syndrome.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [icd-10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icd-10.md) ### DSM-5 New Disorders and Hoarding - **Episode:** [515: Wantonly Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/515-wantonly-podcasting.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-23 - **Time:** 39:02–41:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/515-wantonly-podcasting/chapter/dsm-5-new-disorders-and-hoarding.md The release of the DSM-5 introduces several new psychiatric diagnoses, including Hoarding Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder, and Skin Picking Disorder (excoriation). The manual, often used by the pharmaceutical industry, reclassifies these behaviors as standalone conditions requiring specific medical treatments. Keywords: [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), hoarding disorder, binge eating, skin picking, [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### DSM-5, Pharmaceutical Industry and Mental Health Labels - **Episode:** [511: Warming Up to Iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-09 - **Time:** 1:24:43–1:29:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland/chapter/dsm-5-pharmaceutical-industry-and-mental-health-labels.md The release of the DSM-5 is criticized as a collaboration between the pharmaceutical industry and psychiatry to "medicalize" normal human behavior. Critics argue that the majority of the manual's contributors have financial ties to drug companies, leading to the creation of new disorders to expand the market for antidepressants. 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