Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin

There is a disturbing trend amongst teens in the U.S. seeking to identify as “mentally ill” and achieve a diagnosis as a means of establishing a group identity.

Show Notes

There is a disturbing trend amongst teens in the U.S. seeking to identify as “mentally ill” and achieve a diagnosis as a means of establishing a group identity. 

Human behaviors and emotions are contagious. We learn behaviors through the modeling of others to be accepted into the group. This has always existed.

What is contributing to this dramatic increase?  

On today’s podcast we discuss the contagion effect on mental illness. 

Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/
Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20
Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com

If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

Additional Resources:
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) on Instagram
18:30 - ABC News: Connection between TikTok and teens struggling with mental health
21:00 - Damon Centola How Behavior Spreads: the Science of Complex Contagions
21:30 - Hidden Brain: The Snowball Effect 
50:30 - The Simple Rules of Social Contagion

Creators & Guests

Host
Dr. Roger McFillin
Clinical Psychologist/Executive Director @cibhdr | Coach & Consultant @ McFillin Coaching & Consultation | Radically Genuine Podcast⭐️top 5% in global downloads
Host
Kel Wetherhold
Teacher | PAGE Educator of the Year | CIBH Education Consultant | PBSDigitalInnovator | KTI2016 | Apple Distinguished Educator 2017 | Radically Genuine Podcast
Host
Sean McFillin
Radically Genuine Podcast / Advertising Executive / Marketing Manager / etc.

What is Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin?

Radically Genuine satisfies the hunger for authenticity and truth that’s gripping the world. Through daringly candid interviews, unfiltered discussions, and meticulous research, it boldly explores scientific narratives, mental health landscapes, and the cultural trajectory of western societies. No topic is off-limits as the Radically Genuine Podcast exposes the harms of the psychiatric system and reveals how industries distort health-related scientific findings. It fearlessly challenges the pharmaceutical industry, cultural conditioning, and the commodification of well-being. Dr. Roger McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology.