The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour

Australian psychiatrist Niall (Jock) McLaren is an extremely courageous, honest and dedicated professional who makes a powerful philosophical critique of modern psychiatry.  He also talks about his recent successful effort to stop a case of involuntary shock treatment (ECT).

What does madness in ancient Greek drama tell us about madness today? An extremely enlightening discussion with Michael Fontaine, Professor of Classics, with insights into how we can best think about hallucinations and delusions.

Sex and love, how to enjoy it, with Tim Evans and Geri Carter. Also, briefly about our upcoming March 3-5 conference together near Tampa, Florida. A very good discussion about how to improve or reclaim a loving relationship.

Who are we?  What is a human?  Be enthralled as Matthew Whoolery and I focus on his adventures among the African Himba. See what earlier human lifestyles can tell us about who we really without the confounding influence of modern "civilization." 

The great new film is Letters from Generation Rx.  The heroic maker and my guest is Kevin Miller.  Along with other psychiatric reformers, we are also getting together at a marvelous conference for the public March 3-5, 2016 in Florida.  Learn about Kevin, his stunning film,  and the conference in this stellar hour.

Meet Joanne Cacciatore for a beautiful hour.  As I have been, you will be a better person for it.  From grief to love, we share thoughts with you on what really matters.   This archive is a treasure chest.

My guest Ted Chabasinski, lawyer and psychiatric reformer, and I start out talking about the FDA’s recent decision that ECT is so safe that shock treatment never has to be tested.  Really!  We then share heart-felt thoughts about life and politics.

Australian child psychiatrist Jon Jureidini shares his great wisdom and his scientific research with us.  A leader in critically examining the flaws of current psychopharmacology research, Jon is also an activist and an empathic healer.   You will benefit from your time with him.

Welcome the New Year with me and my guest Michael Cornwall sharing personal stories and thoughts about what makes for a good life.  Too much anger or numbness?  Too much guilt, shame and anxiety?  Not enough love?  We want to inspire you to make the most of the coming year.  

Australian/American psychologist and lawyer Dr. Bob Jacobs presents a radical approach to parenting and education in dramatic contrast to what those words usually mean.   He starts from the premise that people are essentially good and non-violent, and ultimately know what's good for themselves. It makes for very interesting back and forth about human nature and practical applications to parent-teacher-child relationships.

Lyle Murphy is the founder of Alternative to Meds Center in Sedona, Arizona, the only licensed residential treatment program that focuses on psychiatric drug withdrawal.  Lyle tells his unique, courageous story about overcoming psychosis and then explains how his center works and how others can build one. I hope this show will inspire people around the world to think about what they can do to start a residential center for psychiatric drug withdrawal.  It is one of the most important needs in the field of health today. 

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.

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.

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.

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.