DEMAND CHEMICAL IMBALANCE RETRACTION: 07/15/17

Saturday, 15 July 2017

YOU GOT IT WRONG - JAY TAN UPDATE JULY 2017

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

Nursing professor Jay Tan

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Growing up, Tan was drawn to medicine and the sciences, fascinated by all things related to anatomy, physiology, theories, and genes. He focused on nursing, attending Cebu State Medical Center College of Nursing (now known as Cebu Normal University), and graduated first in his class in 1990.

Four years of clinical nursing work and a master’s degree later, Tan left his homeland and for a job at a long-term care nursing home and rehabilitation facility in North Las Vegas.

Tan featured earlier on this blog here. It appears he is still claiming he knows that mental illness is caused by a chemical imbalance as this article appeared July 11, 2017

Article ~ Prescriptions, Perfectly Personalized

Quote ~ ““A lot of people with mental health problems still don’t want to seek help because of social stigma but look at diabetes: It’s a chemical imbalance brought about by genetics. Yet diabetics who receive insulin aren’t ostracized in the community. But if you’re depressed, suicidal, manic depressive — which are all the result of a chemical imbalance — when you talk about it or seek treatment, people often say, ‘Really? Are you that bad?’ And there’s the stigma. Now I have scientific, biological data that proves mental illness is not a wrath from God. It’s not a sign of weakness.”

Publication ~ University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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YOU GOT IT WRONG - International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

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The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers has actively fought to improve our members’ quality of life – on and off the job – through access to fair wages, good benefits, safe working conditions, and solidarity among members.

Article ~ ADHD

Quote ~ “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a serious medical problem involving a chemical imbalance in the brain that affects the way a person thinks and behaves. Because ADHD involves a chemical imbalance in the brain, many professionals prescribe medication to “correct” the imbalance. And, while there is no cure for ADHD, the good news is that we are learning effective intervention strategies. Medication works for many children and adults.”

Publication ~ International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

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YOU GOT IT WRONG - Aashwasan

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EMAIL - foundation@aashwasan.com, info@aashwasan.com

Aashwasan's mission for the world is to make a world of one that stands for the original creation of humanity towards the direction of nature preservation in a purposeful manner. Aashwasan delineates the path for transformation by contributing to the following areas including Health and Well-being, Education, Social Issues, Research, Environmental Health, Awareness and E mpowerment of underprivileged and differently abled. To Transform Lives by Leading Individuals to Explore their Infinite Self.

Article ~ Aashwasan Unprecedented Breakthroughs

Quote ~ “Several individuals struggle with mental health problems or psychiatric concerns. Some of them are Borderline Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Personality Disorders, Dis-associative Disorders among others. Aashwasan services put people in touch with their infinite self. As a result, the optimal mind-body-soul mechanism is restored. The chemical imbalances are restored which helps deep seated traumas to resolve. Thus, the brain mechanism is empowered to respond optimally to its environment. This brings high level of connection with self and the environment. Aashwasan services identify and address the root cause at body-mind-soul levels. As the root cause of the condition is addressed, addressing the condition is eliminated. The symptomatic responses of the brain is reversed by restoring the chemical responses to normalcy. In this manner Aashwasan services reverse many of the psychological and psychiatric conditions..”

Publication ~ Aashwasan

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YOU GOT IT WRONG - The American Pregnancy Association

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(FACEBOOK)The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, support, advocacy, and community awareness.

Article ~ What is depression in pregnancy?

Quote ~ “Depression during pregnancy, or antepartum depression, is a mood disorder just like clinical depression. Mood disorders are biological illnesses that involve changes in brain chemistry. During pregnancy, hormone changes can affect the chemicals in your brain, which are directly related to depression and anxiety.”

Publication ~ The American Pregnancy Association

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YOU GOT IT WRONG - Barends Psychology Practice

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Located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Barends Psychology Practice brings together an international team of licensed psychologists offering a range of treatments both face-to-face and online. Our peaceful, friendly practice is an ideal setting where you’ll feel safe and confident to explore your mental health and emotional issues. It is owned by Niels Johannes Barends.

Article ~ What are the depression causes?

Quote ~ “Neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine) are likely to cause or trigger depression (partially). A serotonin shortage in the brains can be one of the depression causes. This shortage can make someone feel suicidal as well. Serotonin regulates physiological functions such as sleep, sexual behaviour, aggression, appetite and mood. A serotonin shortage can also disturb the balance of other neurotransmitters, which in turn could result in triggering a depression. People with a history of depression may have a dysfunctional norepinephrine system that doesn’t respond well to stressful situations. Depressed people who experience less joy are likely to have low dopamine levels (dopamine is associated with the reward and joy seeking behaviour). The examples above show that depression and depression symptoms can be caused and triggered by a chemical imbalance in the brains..”

Publication ~ Barends Psychology Practice

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YOU GOT IT WRONG - Explorable

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There are several authors writing articles for the website. We are not well-renowned researchers, nor do we wish to profile the website as authoritative. We aim to provide content which is easy to understand and accurate.The founder and administrator is a psychologist who has worked on many research-projects since 2004 (although not full time). Because of work related issues, the founder does not wish to be identified yet. Other authors' special areas include biology, statistics and engineering.

Article ~ What causes depression?

Quote ~ “The human brain is like a command center. It oversees and controls everything, from organ functioning and movement, to complex emotions and beliefs. This incredible balance between mind and body is orchestrated by millions of neurons and all sorts of substances, such as neurotransmitters and hormones. Even a tiny imbalance in brain chemistry can easily affect how you perceive the world. When it comes to biological factors for depression, it is commonly accepted that serotonin plays a crucial role. In the brain, this neurotransmitter acts as a relay, transporting messages from one area to another.
Given this critical task, an imbalance in serotonin levels may influence our emotions. Since depression is often characterized by negative emotions, the link between this mood disorder and serotonin is obvious.”

Publication ~ Explorable

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YOU GOT IT WRONG - CANCER RESEARCH UK

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Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. All our activities are directed towards our ultimate goal of beating cancer. This policy outlines our commitment to environmental stewardship and responsibility in all aspects of our work towards this overall aim.

Article ~ Causes of depression

Quote ~ “Depression can be linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain. This usually involves a drop in the level of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters take messages from your brain to your nerve cells. The common ones involved in depression are serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Such a chemical imbalance can be triggered by a physical or emotional (psychological) event in your life. Sometimes it is hard to know if it was one or the other. Often both types may play a part.”

Publication ~ Cancer Research UK

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