#290: Dr. Roger McFillin's Controversial Take on Psychiatric Drugs

Dr. Roger McFillin joins Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh to discuss his disillusionment with the American mental health care system and his mission to expose the harm caused by psychiatric diagnoses and medications. Dr. McFillin, a clinical psychologist and the host of the Radically Genuine podcast, shares his experiences from working in a children’s psychiatric hospital to his current role as the executive director of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health. He highlights the pseudoscientific nature of many psychiatric practices and the over-reliance on medication. Dr. McFillin introduces his nonprofit organization, the Conscious Clinician Collective, which aims to connect patients with ethical and informed mental health professionals. The conversation also delves into the importance of resilience, the dangers of overmedicalization, and the need for a paradigm shift in how mental health is approached.
Bio:
Dr. Roger McFillin is a clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and the host of the Radically Genuine podcast. He serves as the executive director of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. With over two decades of experience, Dr. McFillin has become a vocal critic of the American mental health care system, advocating against the over-reliance on psychiatric diagnoses and medications. He is dedicated to promoting ethical mental health practices and is the founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective, a nonprofit organization aimed at connecting patients with ethical healthcare providers. Dr. McFillin’s work focuses on exposing the flaws within the psychiatric industry and promoting resilience and true well-being.

Links Mentioned:
Radically Genuine Podcast - Listen to Dr. Roger McFillin's podcast for in-depth discussions on mental health.
Conscious Clinician Collective - Visit the website for more information and to support the initiative.
Dr. McFillin’s Substack - https://substack.com/@drmcfillin
Dr. McFillin on Instagram - Follow @RadicallyGenuine for updates and insights.
Dr. McFillin on Twitter - Follow @DrMcFillin for his latest thoughts and discussions.
Dr. McFillin’s Website - Access more resources and information about Dr. McFillin’s work.

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