*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.
Resources
Lancet retracts 12-year-old article linking autism to MMR vaccines
Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
Psychiatry for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About Mental Illnesses and Developmental Disabilities
When asked what he believes are the top health concerns facing children today, how does Andrew Wakefield answer? “Toxic exposures"" which result in lasting, lifelong harms that affect the individual, their family and society as a whole. “We’ve got a lot to do to restore the balance of children’s health” — starting with having hard conversations about the future reality of this situation rather than remaining ignorant about it. Andy and Paul Thomas, M.D. weigh in on this important issue, today, on CHD.TV. Tune in!
Then: Nevin Harper offers a form of mental health counseling for youth called “outdoor therapy,” which focuses on immersion in nature as a means of healing. He shifted over to this line of work after having an epiphany about the state of modern medicine — that despite the significant number of healthcare services and medication, along with awareness about the crisis facing children and teens, “kids are getting worse.” The book he wrote, “Kids These Days,” illustrates the failures of the conventional model of treatment as well as societal factors worsening the behaviors of, and struggles facing, younger generations. Nevin joins the show to share the details.
