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Episode Summary:
Mental health is under fire—again. In this episode, Maria and Tabitha break down the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ executive order and its dangerous implications for people with autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions. From medication access to Big Pharma’s grip on treatment options, we’re exposing the misinformation fueling public fear and the real consequences of misguided health policies.

• Why are mental health diagnoses like autism and ADHD being questioned?
• Who decides what treatments are “valid” or “necessary”?
• How much control does Big Pharma really have?

We’re diving deep into the political, financial, and systemic forces shaping mental health care, medication access, and military disqualifications—because this isn’t just about policy. It’s about real people, real lives, and real consequences.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental health medications are under threat, leaving many patients worried about losing access to essential treatment.
• The executive order questions the validity of psychiatric research, fueling harmful narratives about autism and ADHD.
• Autism and ADHD aren’t “new” conditions—but society’s understanding is evolving, and that’s a good thing.
• Many parents struggle to accept their child’s neurodivergence, seeking to “fix” them instead of supporting them.
• The military’s exclusion of people with mental health conditions raises serious ethical concerns about inclusion and discrimination.
• Yes, nutrition and lifestyle matter—but medications play a vital role, and we need both, not one over the other.
• The commission behind this executive order is full of red flags, with unqualified members making critical health decisions.
• Big Pharma controls more than we realize, influencing medication availability, public perception, and government policy.
• Misinformation spreads faster than facts—and it’s harming the people who need treatment the most.
• The future of psychiatric medications is being shaped by political agendas, financial interests, and systemic biases—so we better start paying attention.

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