Mental Health Misinformation Is So Confusing! (Podcast Episode 334)

Описание: Why is online mental health information so confusing? Because mental health misinformation is everywhere, and a lot of it looks like real science when it isn't.

This week I'm talking with Dr. Birthe Macdonald, a research psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, about why mental health misinformation thrives online and how to spot it. We dig into polyvagal theory and vagus nerve claims, SPECT brain scans, genetic testing for antidepressants, and why confident voices with credentials can be so convincing even when the science doesn't back them up.

Dr. Macdonald shares what makes good science (it's humble and tries to disprove itself) and why you should probably be most skeptical of those who sound the most confident.

Be skeptical of everything you consume online, including me. If someone claims something is science-based, question it. That said, if you find something helpful that's moving you forward and not hurting you, keep using it.

You deserve mental health information you can actually trust.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction: Why Mental Health Misinformation Matters
03:19 Introducing Dr. Birthe Macdonald
05:05 Polyvagal Theory & Vagus Nerve Claims: Why They Look Like Science
19:40 SPECT Brain Scans & Dr. Amen: The Pretty Picture Problem
27:40 Genetic Testing for Antidepressants: Does It Work?
32:35 How to Be a Critical Consumer of Science Claims
40:46 Final Thoughts: Balance Between Skepticism & What Helps You

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Dr. Birthe Macdonald - Website:
https://birthemacdonald.com

Dr. Birthe Macdonald on Instagram:
  / dr.birthe.macdonald  

Episode 124 of Disordered Podcast featuring Dr. Macdonald:
https://disordered.fm/124

For full show notes on this episode:
https://theanxioustruth.com/334

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