The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 11.11.15

Nightmarish social control becomes a medical reality.  My guest Michael Cornwall blows the whistle on probable FDA approval of a lobotomizing antipsychotic drug with a microchip that tells authorities whether you have really swallowed it.   The brutal personal and societal implications are staggering.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 11.04.15

You may not heard of Suzanne Beachy--she represents untold millions of mothers who have lost their children due to psychiatry's failure to offer beneficial, caring human services, and indeed due to psychiatry's opposition to them.   Listen to Suzanne's first radio appearance, feel comforted and feel inspired, and understand that informed and determined parents are key to successful psychiatric reform.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 10.21.15

Paula J. Caplan PhD and I begin with the latest news flash on what works for "schizophrenia."  Then we critically examine the concepts of "mental illness" and "treatment," and ask ourselves "From youngsters having a breakdown to veterans returning from war, what do all people really need in order to heal?"  A show that tells the truth about all of us.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 10.14.15

Educational psychologist Michael Corrigan EdD debunks ADHD and offers solid suggestions on what our children really need in school and at home.   We range over many emerging alternatives from "flipping the classroom" to charter schools, and fallacies in testing academic progress. 

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 10.07.15

From Ireland, Terry Lynch MD tells how he changed his professional life to really help people in emotional distress.    He explains how psychiatrists delude themselves rather than face the reality that they are telling lies.   A very thoughtful man.    

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 09.30.15

Journalist Danielle Egan and I document the tragic truth about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for depression, and about psychosurgery past and present.
Danielle is a courageous, brilliant journalist, well-armed with facts, who has personally interviewed victims of these technological abuses.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 09.23.15

A positive, loving approach to helping children and adults in therapy, education and everyday life. Howard Glasser and his Nurtured Heart Approach are transforming thousands of lives around the world.  Hear us talk about how you can bring out the best in yourself and others.

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 09.16.15

A master class in psychotherapy to help very disturbed and even violent people. Bertram Karon, PhD may be the most experienced clinician and researcher in the world concerning drug-free treatment of people labeled  "schizophrenic" or rejected as incurably violent.  He is also the most articulate.  Bert provides very detailed real life stories and concludes with scientific research. 

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 09.09.15

My guest Rebecca Hatton, PsyD is trained in the Open Dialogue family therapy approach to treating psychosis.  The model program produces complete remission and return to work or school in over 80% using little or no drugs.   Knowing about this is a must for anyone interested in what direction our field needs to take.  Very informative

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour – 09.02.15

Paula Caplan, PhD, psychologist, researcher, author and courageous advocate gives profound insight into the fraud and greed that keep psychiatric diagnosis alive and well--while those diagnosed have their lives destroyed.  Very powerful!