The Rubin Report

Proof That Medications Are Making Mental Health Crisis Worse | Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring

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Jan 17, 2026
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of the Taper Clinic, exposes the alarming trend of worsening mental health in America despite increased psychiatric drug use. He discusses the dangerous rush in psychiatry appointments and the frequent misdiagnoses that overlook vital lifestyle factors. Dr. Witt-Doerring highlights the neurological risks of prescribing antidepressants and ADHD drugs to children, advocates for non-drug approaches, and critiques how social media impacts youth mental health. His insights challenge conventional views on psychiatric treatment and stress the importance of holistic care.
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ADVICE

Change Diet To Improve Mood

  • Fix diet and remove ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and refined carbs to reduce depression.
  • Trials show dietary changes like the MIND/Mediterranean-style approach can outperform antidepressants in some cases.
ADVICE

Avoid High-Strength Cannabis

  • Prioritize exercise and stop vaping or heavy cannabis use to protect mental health.
  • Modern high-THC cannabis and vape products substantially worsen anxiety, psychosis risk, and overall outcomes.
INSIGHT

Potency Links To Psychosis Risk

  • Higher-THC cannabis correlates with much higher rates of psychotic breaks in studies.
  • Daily use of stronger strains increased schizophrenia incidence in some UK data by five-fold.
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