Topic: Psychiatric Drugs

A study published in the BMJ reveals that 60% of U.S. physicians involved in developing the DSM-5 received payments from the pharmaceutical industry. This "medical-industrial complex" influence is linked to the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria and the subsequent promotion of surgical and chemical treatments. The Trump administration has responded by threatening to pull federal funding from state sex education programs that promote gender ideology.

Reports surface regarding "fentanyl prills" being manufactured in Canada and sold as counterfeit Xanax in the U.S. Additionally, data from the Citizens' Commission on Human Rights reveals that over 76 million Americans are on psychiatric drugs, including thousands of infants on antidepressants and millions of adults on Adderall.

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin attributes the rise in school shootings to a "cultural problem" rather than gun availability, noting that firearms were more common in schools decades ago without such violence. Bevin points to the desensitization of youth through graphic video games and the potential side effects of psychiatric medications. He specifically mentions the need to investigate the "pharmacogenomic" effects of drugs that list suicidal thoughts as side effects.

A new study reported by HLN reveals that one in six American adults is taking psychiatric drugs, primarily antidepressants. The hosts note that the majority of users are over 60 and have been on the medication for long periods. In a brief news update, they mention that the United Nations has ended its partnership with Wonder Woman as an honorary ambassador.

The hosts walk through a bipolar disorder screening survey from Mental Health America. They critique the broad nature of the questions—such as asking about periods of high energy or talkativeness—arguing that nearly anyone could be diagnosed based on such criteria. After completing the test, the host is found to be "polar negative," contrasting with his previous "mild depression" result.

The New York Times reported a sharp rise in US suicide rates, particularly among middle-aged men. The hosts attribute this trend to economic debt and the long-term side effects of psychiatric medications, while also drawing parallels to the neglect of Vietnam-era veterans.

The upcoming DSM-5 manual is criticized for financial conflicts of interest, with 70% of task force members having ties to pharmaceutical companies. The hosts highlight that 83% of contributors to the sleep disorder section have industry links. They also discuss reports claiming that antidepressants are often no more effective than placebos.

The hosts discuss Ron Paul's Parental Consent Act, which aims to prevent government funding for mandatory mental health screening of children. They argue that the pharmaceutical industry is lobbying for these programs to create a "guaranteed" market for psychiatric drugs by labeling all children as mentally ill.

Commentary from Fox News's Red Eye program suggests that civil liberties have made the burden of proof for involuntary commitment too high. The segment argues for "meds before bullets," advocating for the forced psychiatric treatment of individuals deemed mentally ill to prevent public tragedies. This stance is criticized as fascist rhetoric that encourages the state to act against an individual's will.