Category Archives: Big Muddy River Newsletter

World Psychiatric Group Must Tell Its Members To Expunge Chemical Imbalance Myth

There is no convincing evidence to support the theory that a chemical imbalance causes a mental disorder. Continue reading

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CCHR STL Volunteers Needed for 2022 Event November 1

CCHR STL Volunteers Needed for 2022 Event November 1 Continue reading

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Hallelujah! Keep the Faith

The opposite of faith is distrust. Continue reading

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Are You Woke?

Woke has evolving meanings due to rapidly changing social conditions. Continue reading

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The Serotonin Theory Of Depression Is In The News Again

The serotonin theory of depression is not empirically substantiated. Continue reading

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Obedience Pills: ADHD and the Medicalization of Childhood

Teaching the diagnosed they are not responsible for their behavior. Continue reading

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Scientists are testing a psychiatric treatment for broken heart syndrome

Psychiatry cannot cure mental problems. Continue reading

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Psychiatric Labels Are The Stigma

Psychiatric labels themselves are the stigma. Continue reading

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The Hoax of Antidepressants

Over time, using antidepressants is not associated with significantly better health-related quality of life (HRQoL), compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs. These are the findings of a study published April 20, 2022 in the journal … Continue reading

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Suicide Attempts Increasing In Children

More and more of these attempts are from ingesting toxic substances or overdosing on medications. Continue reading

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