The Pill That Steals Lives: Katinka Blackford Newman on the Untold Risks of Antidepressants

In this gripping episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Katinka Blackford Newman—best-selling author, investigative journalist, and founder of Antidepressantrisks.org. Together, they unpack the pharmaceutical myth of the “chemical imbalance” behind depression and explore how one pill nearly cost Katinka everything. From personal psychosis to global data gaps, Katinka sheds light on the long-term effects, the overlooked risks, and the necessity for informed consent. This isn’t a call to abandon medication—it’s a call to question the status quo.

About the Guest:Katinka Blackford Newman is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and author of The Pill That Steals Lives. After a harrowing experience with psychiatric medication, Katinka became an advocate for informed consent and safe mental health care. She founded Antidepressantrisks.org to educate others on the real, often hidden dangers of these medications and now coaches people using non-drug-based emotional resilience strategies.

Key Takeaways:

• The “chemical imbalance” theory of depression has never been scientifically proven.

• Antidepressants can cause severe reactions in genetically sensitive individuals—including psychosis and suicidality.

• Withdrawal from long-term use can lead to debilitating effects and protracted neurological damage.

• Doctors are often unaware of the full risks due to limited training and biased drug trials.

• Katinka offers practical, non-pharmacological coaching tools that address emotions, beliefs, and behavioral change.

Connect with Katinka Blackford Newman:

• Life Coaching:www.kbnlifecoaching.co.uk

• Mental Health Education:www.antidepressantrisks.org

• Check out her podcast - The Med Free Mental Fitness on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@KatinkaBlackfordNewman

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